Although CM is a good concept, its got a few large downfalls, at least under 9i. For example, it doesn't recognize hash and list partitioning. Also, its rather cumbersome to setup as a regularly scheduled job. Not sure if 10g addressed any of this. Dave ------------------------------------- Dave Herring, DBA Acxiom Corporation 3333 Finley Downers Grove, IL 60515 wk: 630.944.4762 <mailto:dherri@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dherri@xxxxxxxxxx> > ------------------------------------- ________________________________ From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ruth Gramolini Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 10:56 AM To: rstauffer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; Meenakshi.Aggarwal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Compare Schemas OEM has a "compare database objects" module under the Change Manager, If you have OEM, take a look at this. HTH, Ruth -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Stauffer, Robert G Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 11:49 AM To: Meenakshi.Aggarwal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Compare Schemas If you're using TOAD, it has a Compare Schemas tool. At least the purchased version does. I don't know if the freebie contains it or not. Bob Stauffer DBA D&E Communications Ephrata, PA, USA 717-738-8737 rstauffer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ________________________________ From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Aggarwal, Meenakshi Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 11:43 To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Compare Schemas Hi, Is there a preferred tool/script available to compare schemas. Thanks Meenakshi **DISCLAIMER This e-mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete this e-mail message. The contents do not represent the opinion of D&E except to the extent that it relates to their official business. *************************************************************************** The information contained in this communication is confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please resend this communication to the sender and delete the original message or any copy of it from your computer system. Thank You. ****************************************************************************