How to enable Partitioning in Oracle Database Enterprise Edition 11.2 and higher
When you install Oracle Database 11.2 Enterprise Edition, certain features are enabled by default, while others remain disabled. If you need to enable or disable a specific database feature within an Oracle home, Oracle provides a utility called CHOPT (Change Option Tool).
The CHOPT tool is a simple command-line utility located in the ORACLE_HOME/bin directory. It allows you to customize your database by enabling or disabling certain features based on your requirements.
Syntax for CHOPT
The basic syntax for using CHOPT is as follows:
Steps to Enable or Disable a Database Feature
Here’s how you can enable or disable a feature using the CHOPT tool:
Shut Down the Database
Shut down the database instance using SRVCTL or SQL*Plus:Run the CHOPT Command
Navigate to the Oracle Home binary directory and execute the CHOPT command:Replace
partitioningwith the database feature you want to enable or disable.Start the Database
Important Considerations
The Partitioning feature is not available for the Enterprise Edition (EE) of Oracle Database on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Database Cloud Service (DBCS EE). It is not supported or allowed to enable Partitioning manually in this environment.
If you require Partitioning for your database in Oracle Cloud, you will need a High Performance (DBCS EE-HP) or Extreme Performance (DBCS EE-EP) license. These licenses come with Partitioning and other advanced features enabled by default.
The CHOPT tool is a convenient way to manage database features within an Oracle home. However, for cloud-based environments like Oracle DBCS, always adhere to licensing and support guidelines to avoid conflicts or non-compliance issues. If you need advanced features like Partitioning, ensure you select the appropriate edition (DBCS EE-HP or DBCS EE-EP) during provisioning.
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