Re: copying datafile nt4-w2k

Yes, the database is down while doing this.

Opening the database and creating a controlfile works, but I really didn't expect recovery on an 8.0 database to work with 8i executables.

Jared

On Friday 28 March 2003 11:38, Jeffrey Beckstrom wrote:
> Presuming this is a cold backup. I recall trying it about a year or so ago
> with a hot backup and had a problem with recovery not knowing when to stop
> - it kept wanting more log files.
>
> >>> jkstill_at_cybcon.com 3/28/03 1:43:41 PM >>>
>
> Certainly possible.
>
> I'm currently copying 8.0 files on NT to Win2k servers with
> 8.1.7 installed. Rebuild the controlfile, open the database
> and upgrade. Works great.
>
> Jared
>
> On Friday 28 March 2003 03:28, GKor_at_rdw.nl wrote:
> > hi all
> >
> > We are planning an upgrade from NT4 to W2K.
> > I am considering to create a new instance on another server with W2K
> > installed and copying the datafiles
> > from the server with NT4 on it.
> > Is this possible ? Or do i have to use the exp/imp strategy ?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > vr.gr.
> > Geo Kor
> > Sr. System Engineer I&DM Db
> > RDW Voertuiginformatie en -toelating
> > Holland

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