How to use Oracle data pump export utility to create dump file in local machine?

Question

Oracle data pump export utility expect a parameter DIRECTORY (DBA_DIRECTORIES) which exist in DB server. Is it possible to map this directory to local machine or is there an

Answer 1

You should ask yourself: "Why do I want to keep data outside the database - the most secure place for my data? Where backup,restore and recovery is in place.

If you are going to move data from database A to database B, make sure both databases have access to a common file-area where they can access the datadump-files through their directory-object and use the datapump.

If you still want to export data to client side you can use the good old tools exp and imp.