Folks Data from a NON-RAC Database existing in version 10.2.0.2 needs to be moved to an ASM-RAC Database on the Same Machine. ORACLE_HOME of ASM RAC setup is 10.2.0.3 NOTE - NON-RAC Database exists on a Mounted Filesystem. O.S. Solaris 10 Qs 1 Should the NON-RAC Database be 1st Brought up using the ASM-RAC ORACLE_HOME, Upgraded using ASM-RAC ORACLE_HOME/rdbms/admin/catupgrd.sql thereafter the Data Transfer be initiated? Qs 2 Any Docs, Links to move the Data from NON-ASM to ASM RAC Database? Is the following Link Sufficient? http://download-uk.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/backup.102/b14191/rcmasm001.htm Qs 3 Can the NON-RAC & RAC Databases Co-Exist on the SAME Machine with Different ORACLE_SIDs After Data Transfer from NON-RAC Database to ASM-RAC DB? Cheers & Thanks **************** CAUTION - Disclaimer ***************** This e-mail contains PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended solely for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by e-mail and delete the original message. Further, you are not to copy, disclose, or distribute this e-mail or its contents to any other person and any such actions are unlawful. This e-mail may contain viruses. Infosys has taken every reasonable precaution to minimize this risk, but is not liable for any damage you may sustain as a result of any virus in this e-mail. You should carry out your own virus checks before opening the e-mail or attachment. Infosys reserves the right to monitor and review the content of all messages sent to or from this e-mail address. Messages sent to or from this e-mail address may be stored on the Infosys e-mail system. ***INFOSYS******** End of Disclaimer ********INFOSYS***