Re: Migration from HP-UX 10.20 to HP-UX 11 and Oracle 7.3.4 t

Hi,

  Are you sure about the rebuild required for the 32bit to 64bit upgrade ? I had tested this about a year back and I believe you just have to run the utlirp.sql script for the 32bit to 64bit migration.

Regards,
Denny

dgoulet_at_vicr.com wrote:
>
> Rafiq,
>
> It depends on whether your going to be on HP-UX 11 32 or 64 bit. HP-UX 10.2
> was strictly 32 bit, but HP-UX 11 gives you a choice, somewhat dependent on the
> hardware. If your remaining on older HP9000 E,G,K class machines then your
> stuck with 32 bit. If your headed for the newer L & N class then you have a
> choice (BTW: take 64 bit if it's available, it is faster).
>
> Now, from an Oracle perspective, If your staying with 32 bit then the datafiles
> are compatible & it's just a version upgrade. If it's 64 bit, then an export,
> database rebuild & import will be required. BUT, since you state that your
> headed for new hardware (of whatever flavor) in the first place, this is an
> optimum time for a little house cleaning so take it. Golden opportunities like
> this are few & far between.
>
> Dick Goulet
>
> ____________________Reply Separator____________________
> Author: "Mohammad Rafiq" <rafiq9857_at_hotmail.com>
> Date: 8/17/00 12:17 PM
>
> Hi Gurus
>
> I need expert guidance for our future move to HP-UX 11 from HP-UX 10.20.
>
> Existing setup:
> Platform HP
> HP-UX 10.20
> Oracle 7.3.4.5
> Oracle Financials 10.7(Char) with Oracle Manufacturing/Bill Of Materials
> Customized forms(2.3) and reports(2.5)
>
> Future Move:
> Platform HP
> New Machine
> HP-UX 11
> Oracle 8.1.6
> Oracle Financials Release 11i
> Conversion of Customized Forms & Reports to Forms/Reports 6i
>
> Please advise your experience or opinion to carry out above migration
> smoothly as Oracle Support guidance is so far contradictory.
>
> Regards
> Rafiq

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