Using RMAN to clone database from SOLARIS to LINUX
Hi All
I'm currently trying to ascertain whether it's feasible to use RMAN to backup/clone a database from Solaris 64 bit (Oracle 10g) to Linux x86 64 bit (Oracle 11g).
I've read a few entries on blog postings - some are clearer than others and all are quite confusing. The problems seem to lie in the endian format, although RMAN can convert the format for you.
I've checked to see which platforms I can migrate to and it's not looking promising:
SQL> select platform_name from v$db_transportable_platform;
PLATFORM_NAME
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Solaris[tm] OE (32-bit)
Solaris[tm] OE (64-bit)
AIX-Based Systems (64-bit)
HP-UX (64-bit)
HP-UX IA (64-bit)
IBM zSeries Based Linux
Apple Mac OS
IBM Power Based Linux
I think all these OS have a 'big' endian format - so if I was to convert the endian format, would I then be able to migrate into Linux x86 64?
Has anyone had any experience with this type of migration and is it do-able? If so, what are the steps I need to take?
TIA
Jake.