Database Replay

[kburrows]

Hi All,

I have a question about the database replay feature.

On the test system, before I begin preprocessing how do I make sure the test database = prod database before capture?

Is this a full export/import or just a schema export/import?

Thanks,
Kathy

[gandolf989]

Why would you use export/import when you can clone your database with RMAN?
You can clone to a point in time, including the beginning of the capture period. If you
get the SCN number at the beginning of your capture period you can be certain that the
cloned database is at the beginning of the capture period, hence you can keep replaying
the same load.

[kburrows]

I will look into using RMAN then. Thanks.