Yes - the mentioned procedure is correct. You don't need to backup at
the end, though.
However note that, you don't need to shutdown database (offline the
tablespace, instead) for non-system and undo datafiles.
basis_consultant_at_hotmail.com (SAP BASIS Consultant) wrote in message news:<dd2036f3.0411020744.4d1dbe32_at_posting.google.com>...
> Hello,
>
> I have used the procedure mentioned below a couple of times to
> move datafiles. Can I use the same procedure for moving
> the datafile associated with the SYSTEM tablespace, or are
> there other things I need to take into account for SYSTEM?
>
> Make backup.
>
> Bring down the DB.
>
> Copy the file using OS tools
>
> Startup mount <DB>;
>
> Alter database rename file '<old_location>' to '<new_location>';
>
> Alter database open;
>
> Backup the db and remove old file.
Received on Tue Nov 02 2004 - 16:12:20 CST
