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(Based on Oracle Metalink note: 783188.1 as on 3-Mar-2009)

This document is divided into the following sections:

• Section 1: Terminology
• Section 2: Supported Scenarios
• Section 3: References

The most up-to-date version of this document can be obtained in Note 783188.1.

Section 1: Terminology

Cloning an Oracle E-Business Suite system that uses an Oracle Real Application Clusters (Oracle RAC) enabled database involves numerous different technology components and steps, and would therefore be a complex, error-prone process if carried out manually.

To speed up, simplify, and enhance reliability of the process, Oracle offers the following tools for use in cloning RAC Enabled Oracle E-Business Suite systems:

• Rapid Clone – Command-line tool
• Oracle Application Management Pack for Oracle E-Business Suite (AMP) – GUI-based tool used for automated end-to-end cloning

This document provides details of the RAC scenarios that are currently certified for cloning using these tools. Other scenarios are planned as shown.

Note: Scenarios not shown are not supported.

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Cloning creates an identical copy of an existing Oracle Applications system. There are various reasons for cloning an Oracle Applications system such as:

• Creating a copy of the production system for testing updates.
• Migrating an existing system to new hardware.
• Creating a stage area to reduce patching downtime.

This document is based on Oracle Metalink document 230672.1 (cloning an Oracle Applications Release 11i system).

• Section 1: Prerequisites
  Tasks to perform before using Rapid Clone.
• Section 2: Clone Oracle Applications 11i
  Tasks to prepare, copy, configure, and verify a cloned Applications System.
• Section 3: Finishing Tasks
  Tasks to complete the cloning process.
• Section 4: Advanced Cloning Methods
  Tasks for advanced options such as refreshing and multi-node cloning.

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