In addition, I also install Oracle_base into a different home. It doesn't hurt to keep it all separated. >>> FREEMANR@xxxxxxxx 7/13/2004 2:31:03 PM >>> I always install new versions into a different ORAClE_HOME. The upgrade is pretty painless, all things considered. I'd suggest a good read of the migration manual, and test your upgrade several times in a test environment before you actually fire it off. Also, of course, backup backup backup. RF Author Oracle Database 10g New Features Oracle9i New Features Oracle9i RMAN Backup and Recovery -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: 7/13/2004 11:33 AM Subject: UPgrade from 8163 to 9.2????? Hi I have couple of Databases runing on SUN E450 Solaris 5.7 with Oracle8.1.6.3. I'm planning to upgrade to 9.2. Wondering how risky is this process? If someone have had such situation may share their experience.Please also suggest what are precausion we need to take care of during migration. Which one is safer, need to install Oracle9.2 into diffrent oracle home or upgrade 8.1.6.3 to 8.1.7 and then 9.2 thanks -Seema _________________________________________________________________ MSN Toolbar provides one-click access to Hotmail from any Web page - FREE download! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200413ave/direct/01/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html -----------------------------------------------------------------