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Migration Methods Overview & Comparison

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This page is designed to help you explore and compare key features of different Oracle migration methods effectively.

Note on Data Accuracy and Updates:
While I endeavor to keep all information and data on this page up to date, there may occasionally be discrepancies or delays in reflecting the latest changes. For the most current and accurate information, please always refer to the official documentation.


How to Use the Tool

How to Use the Tool:

  1. Explore Different Migration Methods: The tool categorizes migration methods based on their associated tools for easy navigation. Simply browse through the categories to see the available options.

  2. Select Migration Methods for Comparison: Click on any migration method to display detailed information. You can choose multiple migration methods to compare their features side-by-side.

  3. View Detailed Feature Comparisons: Once migration methods are selected, scroll to the bottom of the page to see a comprehensive table showing features across multiple categories. A yellow highlighted row indicates identical feature values across all selected migration methods.

  4. Filter and Customize Your View: Use the Filter button to select or deselect specific features you are interested in from the pop-up window. Click on the category header to select or deselect all features for that category. You can also clear all selections with the Clear button to reset your view. Additionally, use the Expand All or Collapse All buttons to expand/collapse all feature categories, or click on a category name to expand or collapse its individual features.

  5. More Information: If available, click on the More Information button for additional details about a feature, including comments and external references.

Migration Methods

Zero Downtime Migration
ZDM Physical Offline
ZDM Physical Online
ZDM Logical Offline
ZDM Logical Online
OCI Database Migration
OCI Database Migration Offline
OCI Database Migration Online
XTTS
Transportable Tablespace using Cross Platform Incremental Backup (V4)
Transportable Tablespace using Cross Platform Incremental Backup (M5)
Data Pump
Data Pump conventional Export/Import
Data Pump Full Transportable
Work in Progress
Data Pump Full Transportable + RMAN Convert
Work in Progress
Data Pump Import with DBLink
Work in Progress
Data Pump Transportable Tablespace
Work in Progress
Data Pump Transportable Tablespace + RMAN Convert
Work in Progress
Data Guard
Data Guard Physical Standby
Work in Progress
Data Guard Physical Standby + AutoUpgrade
Work in Progress
RMAN
RMAN Database Transport with Backup Sets - Cross-Platform
Work in Progress
RMAN Database Transport with Backups
Work in Progress
RMAN Database Transport with Image Copies - Cross-Platform
Work in Progress
PDB
Remote Cloning Non-CDB + Convert
Work in Progress
Remote Cloning Non-CDB + Upgrade + Convert
Work in Progress
Remote Cloning a PDB
Work in Progress
Remote Cloning a PDB + Upgrade
Work in Progress
Unplugging/Plugging Non-CDB + Convert
Work in Progress
Unplugging/Plugging Non-CDB + Upgrade + Convert
Work in Progress
Unplugging/Plugging a PDB
Work in Progress
Unplugging/Plugging a PDB + Upgrade with AutoUpgrade
Work in Progress
Upgrade + Plugging Non-CDB + Convert with AutoUpgrade
Work in Progress
Autoupgrade
Upgrade with AutoUpgrade
Work in Progress
GoldenGate
GoldenGate