RE: ON-TOPIC: Oracle 8.0 -> 8i

From: Janardhana Babu <jbdonga_at_ucdavis.edu>
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 14:23:08 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.002B7267.20010216141650@fatcity.com>

8.1.7 is the terminal release for 8i databases and also make sure that you have the correct NETBACKUP media management s/w for 8.1.7 if you are using RMAN with NETBACKUP. As far as I know, NETBACKUP version for 8.1.7 will not be released until Aug 2001. Iam not able to upgrade from 816 to 817 because of the NETBACKUP. You are fine if you are not using NETBACKUP.

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Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 1:01 PM
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So, I'll finally get the opportunity to upgrade our ERP database from 8.0.5 to 8i. I have two questions:

1. In my Ora Perf Tuning class, I remember coming to the conclusion that it is very beneficial to export/import when upgrading to 8i, as opposed to migrate-in-place, but I can't remember why. And it wasn't just the benefit of a completely reorg'd DB. It seems to me that it had something to do with differences between 8.0 and 8i in the data blocks or something.
2. Can anyone think of a reason to go with 8.1.7 over 8.1.6 or vice-versa, for HP/UX 11.0? My initial reaction is to start w/8.1.6, but I may not get another chance to do an upgrade for another year. Also, all clients (NT PCs) will probably remain at 8.0.5.

TIA, and I'll summarize the answers! :)

Rich Jesse                          System/Database Administrator
Rich.Jesse_at_qtiworld.com             Quad/Tech International, Sussex, WI USA

Disclaimer: Name one nation that has taxed itself into prosperity. (Sorry, couldn't resist... ;)

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