Re: Migrating questions

Thank you Hans..
That was helpful...
Can u suggest where I can find information on DBMS concepts../Oracle basics...like how the database is stored...what is schema/objects etc?

Hans Forbrich <hforbric_at_yahoo.net> wrote in message news:<400D5BAB.B6D7F674_at_yahoo.net>...
> vv wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> > I'm a newbie in databases..and I'm looking for answers for a few questions...
> > Any help is appreciated!
 

> > 1.What do you mean by importing a databse?
>
> Loading the exported data into a database. Export is an Oracle utility
> designed to extract data from the database an place it into a
> custom-formatted export file for import later on.
>
> > 2.Is it possible to import Sybase databse to Oracle databse?
>
> No
>
> > 3.Do I need Sybase database to migrate data to Oracle Database?
>
> Yes. Or at least an extract with a known format that can be mapped.
>
> > 4.When i use import utility , will oracle create all the tables?
>
> Yes.
>
> >
> > If the above questions are not clear, pl give as much info as you can...
> > because that's how the questions have been put to me
> >
>
> Go to Oracle's online documentation (at http://otn.oracle.com >>
> Documentation [icon at top]) and look for the list of manuals. Dig out
> the Utilities manual (gives details of export and import) and the
> Concepts manual (look at the table of contents for interesting
> chapters.) Then you will have a better understanding of the questions
> you asked.
>
> > Thanks in advance
> > VV
Received on Wed Jan 21 2004 - 08:55:03 CST