topic Re: Database Upgradation in Operating System - HP-UX

Database Upgradation

Shahbaz_1 — Wed, 27 Feb 2002 08:24:12 GMT

Hi,
I was looking at the way to upgrade our database, running on Oracle 8.1.6.1.0 to 8.1.7.3.0.
What would be the best way to do this upgrading process?

Thanks & Regards
Syed

Re: Database Upgradation

Alexander M. Ermes — Wed, 27 Feb 2002 09:14:38 GMT

Hi there.
Install the 8.1.7 software ( don't forget the HP-UX patches ).
DO A BACKUP NOW ! ( if possible, complete system )

check scripts for creation of database.
do an export of your old database.
save this export to tape.
scratch old database.
Change ORACLE_HOME etc ( oratab ...) to new software.
Create new database with old ORACLE_SID.
Import data from export of old database.
one run to import data, another run without data to create and compile unresolved items
( views, procedures etc. ) During the import you should compile invalid objects every minute, because otherwise the import will get stuck.
If you need more info, just let me know.
Rgds
Alexander M. Ermes

Re: Database Upgradation

Steven Gillard_2 — Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:52:16 GMT

You should first install the new software into a new ORACLE_HOME directory, then you can use the Oracle migration assistant to upgrade your database files.

See the Oracle migration guide for detailed steps:

http://technet.oracle.com/docs/products/oracle8i/doc_library/817_doc/server.817/a86632/toc.htm

Make sure you have a good read of this guide before starting!

Regards,
Steve