I saw a post on MetaLink (Note 15390.1) about changing db_name and oracle_sid without recreating the db's.
my question is if I want to change the db_name, do I first need to change the SID? Or can I do it in one fell swoop, as follows: backup controlfile to trace edit file to create new controlfile using "set database <newdbname>" rename init<sid>.ora with new sid edit init.ora file with new controlfile names and new sid, db_name, etc. create new password file startup db with ORACLE_SID env variable set to new sid create new controlfile ...also can I rename datafiles and logfiles in the process by putting their new names in the create controlfile script? thanks -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Magaliff, Bill INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
