What is the easiest way to transfer Oracle database from one PC to another?

Question

i want to transfer my oracle database to another PC. What is the easiest way to do it? Are there any GUI tools to do it?

Answer 1

APC's answer is the way to go for a logical transfer. If you're asking because you just want a one-time transfer to another PC then:

• install the same version of Oracle on the second PC

• create the same directory structure for the database files on the second PC

• copy the database files (tablespace files, control files, redo logs) to the second PC (with the database shut down on PC #1!)