Under NT when doing the upgrade from 8.0.5 to 8i the database will be mounted once the 8i services are created (assuming -startmode auto has been supplied). There are various data dictionary objects that need upgrading via the upgrade script (u0800050.sql) so it's a good idea to restrict access immediately after creating the service and before running the upgrade script. I would assume a similar scenario exists on unix based systems.
So the answer is yes - you can OPEN an 8.0.5 database under 8.1.7 but as for successful use - who knows? Lewis Bishop --- Barclays Enable - ISS - E-NTRUST/Bexleyheath NT Oracle Database Consultant Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7RR (Mail Van R) Phone : 020 8298 3418 Mobile: 07950 380857 Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Enabling Competitive Advantage for Barclays in IT and Business Processing" -----Original Message----- Sent: 30 September 2002 12:28 To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Hi I got a question from a co-worker about opening an 8.0.5 database using 8.1.7 Since I don't have 8.1.7 here to test it, does anybody know wether this is possible or not ? I guess not, maybe it can exclusively mounted/opened followed by some script to upgrade it to 8.1.7 ? Regards, Stefan -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Stefan Jahnke INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). The information, attachments and opinions contained in this message are those of its author only and do not necessarily represent those of The Woolwich and or any other members of the Barclays Group and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. The sender may not be authorised to give financial advice, and nothing in this message should be construed as offering such advice. The message may contain privileged and confidential information and you may not copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this email in error please notify the Information Security Manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Replies to this email may be monitored for operational or business reasons. Woolwich plc. Registered in England Number : 3295699. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Bishop Lewis INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
