Re: Migrating 8.1.6 database to 8.1.7.x

I'd install 8.1.7 in a new ORACLE_HOME and then apply the 8.1.7.4 patchset. Then, I'd upgrade the 8.1.6 instance to 8.1.7.4 in one step.

But to be honest with you, I'd go to 9i instead. I'm not sure if that is possible for your situation.

HTH,
Brian

Dave wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I wanted to get your reccomendations on updating my database from 8.1.6
> to 8.1.7.4.
>
> Right now I have an exported copy of the production database on my
> development Oracle 8.1.7 server. I wanted to get your reccomendations of
> getting that database to 81.7.4.
>
> 1. Should I migrate the database into 8.1.7 and then run the patch sets to
> get everything to 8.1.7.4 OR
>
> 2. Should I update to 8.1.7.4 and then migrate the database from 8.1.6.
>
> I want to do whatever is easier if there is no difference in either method.
> Your thoughts?
>
> -Dave

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