without knowing too much about RMAN, but from things I've gathered from
the list....
can you "unregister" the current db (after a backup of course) and then
register the new version once it's ready?
- Jared.Still_at_radisys.com wrote:
> Here I am, still at work at 10:00 PM.
>
> A lovely upgrade likely to take all my time until sometime Tuesday.
>
> But enough about my problems.
>
> No wait, there's more... :)
>
> I'm going to upgrade a database from 8.1.6.4 to 8.1.7.4
>
> This database is currently being backed up via RMAN.
>
> It occurred to me a few minutes ago that I have no idea
> how to make RMAN aware of the new version of database.
>
> I'm relatively sure it will balk at seeing the database suddenly
> upgraded, without having received some sort of notification first.
>
> I've been checking MetaLink, Robert's book, and the docs, but
> have not yet determined how to care for this.
>
> Suggestions, advice and coffee gladly accepted.
>
> Pertinent platform info:
>
> Win2k Server SP 2
> Oracle 8.1.6.3 EE -> 8.1.7.4 target DB
>
> RMAN catalog on Win2k Server SP2
> Oracle 8.1.7.4
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jared
>
>
>
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