Introduction: Oracle datapump technology refers to the new import and export functionality introduced in Oracle database 10g.

New import/export technology is far superior then the traditional import/export tools available until Oracle database 9i. Data pump manages multiple, parallel stream of data to achieve maximum throughput. Oracle claims that Data Pump allows you to decrease the total export time by two orders of magnitude in most data intensive export jobs. Imports are supposed to run 15-20 times faster then traditional method. While Oracle continues to support the traditional import utility forever, the traditional export utility will get deprecated eventually. Benefits of using Data Pump: Following are some of the benefits of using Data Pump

Server based: Data Pump jobs are server based. Mean if you submit the job from the client and you close the client connection the job will continue to run on server. Ability to restart data pump job: We can attach to existing job which is stalled or failed because of lack of space and start the job. Parallel Execution capabilities: Data Pump provide PARALLEL parameter which enables you to provide number of parallel workers Ability to attach to running job: Data Pump provide you capability to attach to running job and change parameter as required Network mode of operation: Ability to import the database from some other database without having to create a dump file Fine-grained data import capability: Provides finer control on which objects to import Remapping Capabilities: Enhancement to traditional TOUSER parameter. You have the capability to remap tablespace, schemas and datafiles Ability to estimate space requirement: You can estimate the space without even running the export job.