Re: 8i -> 10gR2 update

> 1)Are you using the same server for 8i and 10g?

the source database will be cloned on a new host were the update will be taken

> 2)What is the total size of your datafiles?

About 40 Gb

> 3)if you respondes yes at 1 do you have enough space for holding the
> same data twice(one for 8i one for 10g)?

getting and installing some more disks is not, actually, a problem

> 4)have you got some downtime requirements?

No, because the application laying on the 10g will be tested before production

>
> When changing oracle version and maintaining os platform the upgrade method can be effective, but export/import is imho simpler.

Thanks, Giovanni, for your help.

Ciao,

Alessandro

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