Converting Data Between Platforms
To transport tables across platforms, check platform endianness, and review other restrictions.
When you perform a transportable operation, and the source platform and the target
platform are of different endianness, you must convert the data being transported to the
target platform format. If the source platform and the target platform are of the same
endianness, then data conversion is not necessary. You can use the
DBMS_FILE_TRANSFER package or the RMAN CONVERT
command to convert data.
Note:
Some limitations might apply that are not described in these sections. Refer to the following documentation for more information:
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"Transporting Data Across Platforms" for information about checking the endianness of platforms
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DBMS_FILE_TRANSFER in Oracle Database PL/SQL Packages and Types Reference for information about limitations related to the
DBMS_FILE_TRANSFERpackage -
CONVERT IN Oracle Database Backup and Recovery Reference for information about limitations related to the RMAN
CONVERTcommand