Re: Procedure for Moving Datafile of SYSTEM Tablespace in 8i and 9i

From: Jared Still <jkstill_at_gmail.com>
Date: 2 Nov 2004 15:01:57 -0800
Message-ID: <bf4638.0411021501.46a36b1c@posting.google.com>

Moving (rather than copying) the file will work dependent on Oracle version.

Here's a tip - setup a database on your workstation and test this.

It would be quite foolish to try risky DBA procedures when you're not sure of the outcome.

Jared

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 - 17:01:57 CST