A "workaround" that avoids the problem altogether with no loss of
functionality and no loss of data seems more like a "solution". :-)
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>
> Yeah, I guess that's an option also.
>
> Still seems like a workaround though.
>
> Jared
>
> On Saturday 15 February 2003 15:18, Tim Gorman wrote:
> > How about running in NOCATALOG mode for a while?
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > To: "Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L" <ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 11:38 AM
> >
> > > 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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