Compatibility, Record level issues in 'RMAN duplicate target database'?

From: qazmlp <qazmlp1209_at_rediffmail.com>
Date: 14 Sep 2004 09:59:42 -0700
Message-ID: <db9bbf31.0409140859.49f3e41b@posting.google.com>

My requirement is to duplicate the database from Machine-1 into Machine-2. Using RMAN utility seems to be a way to go.

Before start using it, I would like to know about how exactly the 'RMAN' utility works for 'duplicate target database' command for each of the following scenarios?

There is already a Database existing in Machine-2 with all the user Tables empty. The DB schema in Machine-1 & Machine-2 are fully compatible.
There is already a Database existing in Machine-2 with all the user Tables empty. The DB schema in Machine-1 & Machine-2 are _not_ compatible.
There is already a Database existing in Machine-2 with user Tables filled with some records. The DB schema in Machine-1 & Machine-2 are fully compatible.

What will be the result of 'RMAN duplicate target database' command in such scenarios?

Thanks! Received on Tue Sep 14 2004 - 11:59:42 CDT