Stefan, > I've got a question regarding your migration host -> oracle, > since I'll have > the same > problem in the near future. > How do you deal with the EBCDIC to ASCII problem ? > Do you migrate from VSAM or DB2 ? Which version of Oracle are you on ?
Can't reply to the second one, but take a look at the 'dd' UNIX command with the conv=ascii parameter for EBCDIC to ASCII conversions. Do be careful though: Stuff can be present in 7-bit and work differently... John Kanagaraj Oracle Applications DBA DBSoft Inc (W): 408-970-7002 Grace - Getting something we don't deserve Mercy - NOT getting something we deserve Click on 'http://www.needhim.org' for Grace and Mercy that is freely available! ** The opinions and statements above are entirely my own and not those of my employer or clients ** -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: John Kanagaraj INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).