Are we talking SID or connect string? I seem to remember that there was (or is on certain OSs) a limit to the length of the SID - so I tend to keep the SIDs short and sweet. If it is the connect string - then who is it that needs to know it is an Oracle database? The user? Why? The DBA? Er...shouldn't he/she already know that? I agree with you - I would eliminate the 'ora'. You can illustrate the absurdity by insisting that it also include the version number and OS ora9201tru64p24x7.
Jay Hostetter Oracle DBA D. & E. Communications Ephrata, PA USA >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/14/03 11:23AM >>> List, I'm use to using a standard D=development T=test P=production. So for a database newly created on development it would be called something like D24X7. Then when it was created on Production it would be called P24X7. Or along similar lines. I'm working with an other DBA who wants everything to start with ora. Therefore it would be called orad24x7 and orap24x7. I've argued the ora is rather redundant since everyone will know it's an Oracle database they are connecting to. He is adamant it should have the ora identification so it is easily identified. I feel it will cause more confusion having ora at the beging of every dbname. Any thoughts for against either position? TIA M.Godlewski **DISCLAIMER This e-mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete this e-mail message. The contents do not represent the opinion of D&E except to the extent that it relates to their official business. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Jay Hostetter INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).
