That was funny. Thanks, I needed that.
: ) Another funny thread might be silly instance names people use for development databases, but then oops! The database is now production. Patrice -----Original Message----- Sent: January 8, 2004 9:34 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L I had one like that: I created a database under our 7.1.6, because "We need an Oracle database for development." "When?" "Yesterday!" I gave them usernames and passwords and made sure that TNSNAMES was configured. In monitoring a few weeks later, I noticed no activity, so I asked them, "That database you wanted right away isn't being used, is there a problem." "No problem, we just had a delay, we're going to be starting any day now." Two years later, I was upgrading some databases to 8. The database had still not been used, other than a few objects created. "Should I upgrade this database?", I asked. "Oh no, don't bother, we're not using it." "Can I delete it?" "No, please keep it around. We're going to need it anytime now." A year later, I backed it up with export to tape, in case I ever wanted it back, and deleted it (along with Oracle home for 7.1.6). Five years later, I don't think anyone ever noticed that it was gone. The tape is in a drawer somewhere. Most troublefree database I've ever had. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Boivin, Patrice J 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).
