Options for Extracting the Storage Control File

This topic describes the options available when you run the Database Configuration Wizard to extract the storage control file.

This task is a step in Process of Preparing the Storage Layout of the Schema.

The information in your storage control file comes from the target database, that is, the database to be upgraded.

When you extract the storage control file, you can choose one of two methods:

  • Extract from Catalog

  • Extract from Catalog and Merge with Template