U need to Install 9i in different $ORACLE_HOME ,shutdown your 8i
instance and run dbua ( Database Upgrade Assistant ) which will
guide U thr'h entire steps

Check for System requirements for 9i before installing 9i on the box

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HTHU

Ankur Shah
Oracle DBA
DHR-GA


>From: "Marcus Jones" <[Email Address Removed] "LazyDBA.com Discussion" <[Email Address Removed] Uprade from 8i to 9i
>Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:53:07 +0000
>
>Hello,
>
>I'm a beginner and was needing advise on the necessary steps to upgrade
>from Oracle 8i to 9i database. Not sure of where to begin. Any advise
>greatly appreciated.
>
>
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