Not a Valid Export File

[scohan]

Using Oracle 8i Personal Edition on Win 98 2nd Edition, I'm trying to import a file exported on a Sun Solaris box using Oracle 8i. I get the Imp-00010 error stating that the file is not a valid export file, header failed verification. The dump file was tar'd on the unix box, ftp'd to the 98 box and unzipped with Winzip.

I should be able to export from unix and import the file on win 98 right? Anyone have suggestions as to what I need to do to get this file imported correctly?

Unfortunately, this is the only export file I have of the db and I don't have the original ddl (I'm picking this up from someone else who walked.) I may be able to get some ddl or another export from them but it won't be a walk in the park. Thanks.

 

[hilbrink]

When exporting, the default values for certain parameters are operating-system specific. Specifically, the BUFFER parameter defaults to a value of 4K under Windows NT and the RECORDLENGTH parameter defaults to 2K.
I don't know what these parameter defaults are for Solaris.
But perhaps this has to do with your problem...

 

[alexhu]

You did do the ftp in BINARY mode ?

Alex

 

[scohan]

Fairly certain it was in binary since I'm aware of the need to do so. It was awile ago.