OCP Backup And Recovery Practice Question
You are performing a cross-platform transportable tablespace migration from Linux to Windows. Which RMAN command is required to convert the datafiles for the destination platform?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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CONVERT TABLESPACE ... TO PLATFORM 'Microsoft Windows x86 64-bit';
The CONVERT TABLESPACE command is used to change the endian format for cross-platform migrations.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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ALTER TABLESPACE ... CONVERT;
Why it's wrong here
This is a SQL command, not an RMAN command for migration.
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RMAN TRANSPORT ...
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid RMAN command syntax.
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CONVERT TABLESPACE ... TO PLATFORM 'Microsoft Windows x86 64-bit';
Why this is correct
This correctly identifies the destination platform endian format.
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RMAN COPY ...
Why it's wrong here
RMAN COPY is for local backups.
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