Re: Question about Read-Only Snapshots

On Fri, 2004-07-30 at 13:36, Koivu, Lisa wrote:

> My question is, in Step #1:  Does the materialized view log have to be
> owned by the same schema that owns the base table?  
> 

Yes, at least as of 8i.  You can create it as another user, but it will
be in the schema of the table owner.
 
> 
> If I can, I'd like to separate the mv logs so the users who browse the
> database aren't confused.  In TOAD, snapshot logs show up under the
> TABLES tab.  Sounds silly I know but the less complex this is for the
> developers, the better off we will be.  
> 

Educate them.  I've heard it can be done.

Alternatives are to rewrite the USER_ views, which I have done. Not 
for the faint of heart.  It's a pain.


> 
> So if I can create the materialized view log under another schema, which
> schema do I select from across the database link in Step #2?  The MV
> owner or the table owner?  
> 

See the first question.


> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.  Have a great weekend, everyone
> 

If my car's engine doesn't overheat, it will be a good weekend.  :)
 

Jared


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