I don't know about using dd, but export/import would work if you have the
space. IF these are 10g databases, you can use the database_link option and
copy the schemas directly using datapump (a real nice solution)…
-----Original Message-----
*From:* oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *VIVEK_SHARMA
*Sent:* Wednesday, April 18, 2007 2:10 AM
*To:* oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* Conversion of a 3 TB NON-RAC Database To "ASM" - RAC in 10gR2 ?
Folks
What could be the approach to Convert a Large *3 TB* NON-RAC
*Production*Database with Datafiles existing on cooked/Mounted Filesystem (
*UFS*) to a 3 instance RAC using "*ASM"*?
NOTE – Production Database is Near 24*7 with Minimal Downtime.
*Can the Datafiles be copied using "dd" Command from the Mounted FS to the
RAW Device Space of ASM?*
* *
*Need the basic approach Steps for conversion.*
* *
*Any Docs, pointers, Links will help. (*Did search Oracle Documentation,
but could NOT find a practical *Hands-On Note*)
Config:-
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Solaris 10
Oracle 10gR2
3 instance RAC
Thanks indeed
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