RE: NT4 to W2000

Um we've done this n times (where n > 10). Don't upgrade the OS. Remove the old one and re-install. IMP/EXP or backup/recovery are fine as migration strategies for Oracle but NT4 can get stupidly fussy about being upgraded.

The usual disclaimers (test it 3 times) apply.

Niall

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> Are there any complications from upgrading the OS from NT4 to
> 2000 with an Oracle server V8.1.7.4?
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> Thanks.
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