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DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT

The DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT package contains public APIs for offline instantiation of materialized views.

This chapter discusses the following topics:

• Summary of DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT Subprograms

  Note: These procedure are used in performing an offline instantiation of a materialized view. These procedures should not be confused with the procedures in the DBMS_OFFLINE_OG package (used for performing an offline instantiation of a master table) or with the procedures in the DBMS_REPCAT_INSTANTIATE package (used for instantiating a deployment template). See these respective packages for more information on their usage.

Summary of DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT Subprograms

Table 17-1 DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT Package Subprograms

Subprogram	Description
BEGIN_LOAD Procedure	Prepares a materialized view site for import of a new materialized view as part of offline instantiation.
END_LOAD Procedure	Completes offline instantiation of a materialized view.