Even the global_name can be different from the SID and db_name.
Everytime I clone a database from a hot backup the SID name is different but the db_name is the same till I
complete the recovery. Then I change the db_name as well. 9 times out of 10, I forget to change the global_name --
fortunately it doesn't matter as I am not using Advanced Replication.
Hemant
At 12:59 PM 30-06-03 -0800, you wrote:
Actually folks, we've promogulated this idea that a SID and a database name have to be the same. Nothing could be farther from the truth. In a recent attempt to make a new copy of our PeopleSoft database from a BCV copy I found that you can have a different name for the database from the SID. And wouldn't you believe it, the 9i DBCA supports that idea?? Therefore you could have a SID on empprod and a name of emp_prod with no trouble. Actually I found a good reason to go back to my old methods of using numbers as SIDs. Why, the JDBC driver. SIDs should be NON case sensitive as they once were in SQL*Net V1.
Dick Goulet Senior Oracle DBA Oracle Certified 8i DBA
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I think it will allow under score as part of SID name but it is not recommended.
Thanks, Ashoke
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What are the restriction in naming an Oracle SID/Database?
1. Can I have special character in SID/Database name? e.g. Is a SID name 'emp_prod' is allowed?
No You can not use spl char's. SID name should be in alpha's.
2. What is the maximum size of a SID/Database name in Unix?
8 chars
3. What is the maximum size of a SID/Database name in Windows?
8chars
4. Is there any other restrictions?
SID names should be unique.
--Senthil.
Thanks, Ashoke
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