Re: Upgrading Target Database in RMAN

Yes, I've thought of doing that.

It just makes it much harder to restore the old database from tape should the need arise.

Maybe I'll export the repository and re-import it somewhere else for a few weeks safe keeping.

Jared

On Saturday 15 February 2003 03:38, Rachel Carmichael wrote:
> 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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