Export user permissions - dropping schema

Question

Hey, i created a new database from an export of the old database.
So, for the import I need the user on the new db to import the users schema.
How can I export the user ( with all his roles and permissions) on the old database and import this on the new database before I start the import.
Reason:
I need to drop the users schema from time to time. so the user is dropped with dropping the schema.
Any ideas ?
Chris

Answer 1

If you don't know datapump you will find that a bit difficult but it's definitely a thing to consider.
expdb user/pw consistent=Y
correct syntax ?
No Oracle changed the syntax (they reintroduce the syntax in 11.2 to help people but in 10.2 there is only the datapump syntax)
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/server.102/b14215/dp_export.htm#SUTIL200
You have to use flashback_time and flashback_scn to replace consistent=y
Will this export the user the the import will create the user on the new database ?
Yes it can create the user.
Whats the syntax for the import ?
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/server.102/b14215/dp_import.htm
Notice you can do directly the import without the need of an export, directly with a database link !
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/server.102/b14215/dp_import.htm#i1007380
There are restrictions (LONG columns etc.) but it can be interesting.
The schema already exists, is there a need to delete the schema ?
Not necessarily but it can make things easier.
Best regards
Phil