Porting the Oracle Tutorial sample database to YugabyteDB involves running a series of scripts that create the necessary schema and populate it with data. The process requires modifications to the original Oracle script to accommodate YugabyteDB's differences, including changes to user roles, schema references, data types, and constraints. The scripts are run in a specific sequence, starting with creating the user, then the schema, followed by loading the data, and finally creating the constraints. After running the scripts, the database can be tested using SQL commands, such as listing tables, describing a table, and executing queries to verify that the data has been successfully loaded. The process requires attention to detail and an understanding of YugabyteDB's features and limitations compared to Oracle.