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paladinn
Arev32 Conversion - Copy Tables
Jan 30 2009, 4:28 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 30 2009, 4:28 PM EST
I'm trying to run the Arev32 conversion wizard on an old Arev 2.12 system with Lots of dots (no underscores). Aside from the dot issue, I want to convert the data tables in place and Not copy them elsewhere (We're talking Huges tables). The wizard doesn't seem to let me get away with that, and Bob at RevSoft tells me that you Have to copy the tables.

Any advice?

Michael Matthews
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jamanga
1. RE: Arev32 Conversion - Copy Tables
Mar 29 2009, 6:58 PM EDT | Post edited: Mar 29 2009, 6:58 PM EDT
Hi Michael,

Sorry, I'm not sure how to do what you're requesting.

Also, I might not be understanding what you're asking - but if its trying to convert your Production data directly against existing tables, rather than running off a copy (or copying them elsewhere as part of the process) then this sounds rather risky. What happens if the conversion doesn't complete fully, or there is some side-effect, which makes your data unusable in its current form? You might be opening yourself up for a world of hurt. And Bob generally has good reasons to say things :)

Best of luck,
James
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Exorsys
Exorsys
2. RE: Arev32 Conversion - Copy Tables
Apr 2 2009, 4:25 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 2 2009, 4:25 PM EDT
"Hi Michael,

Sorry, I'm not sure how to do what you're requesting.

Also, I might not be understanding what you're asking - but if its trying to convert your Production data directly against existing tables, rather than running off a copy (or copying them elsewhere as part of the process) then this sounds rather risky. What happens if the conversion doesn't complete fully, or there is some side-effect, which makes your data unusable in its current form? You might be opening yourself up for a world of hurt. And Bob generally has good reasons to say things :)

Best of luck,
James"
Huge in AREV is peanuts anywhere else. The AREV2.12 to AREV32 conversion we did resulted in great DB performance and reliability gains, never mind the indexing fixes. My advice: get a case of two-four and run it over the weekend. For AREV32 conversion tips see http://exorsys.com/ProductsServices/AREV32/tabid/247/Default.aspx.
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