Re: What is the best way to copy 2G table data between two databases

Ron wrote:

> Hello Daniel,
>
> Sorry for not mentioning this - I assume user would use db_link to select
> data.
>
> Performance wise - I would never use exp/imp vs direct parallel insert +
> parallel select across db_link (especially for the big tables).
>
> Regards,
>
> Ron

2GB across a database link. Have you actually done this? If you have ... how long did it take and on what hardware? If not why do you feel competent to make such a recommendation?

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