Well, if it's an 8i database and the need exists to change the database name for cosmetic reasons, you could not change anything and simply add DEVELOPER as one of it's service_names in init.ora. Then connections would be accepted as either DEVELOP or DEVELOPER, no surgery required.
Eriovaldo Andrietta wrote: > > Actualy, I am confused, because this is my production environment and I > need to get sucess in this operation. > > It is necessary, and i would like to keep the old name of instance, because > i will change the BD version. > I think the best way is : > > 1.) backup the software and datafiles > 2.) Export all the database > 3.) Deinstanll the old software > 4.) Install the new version > 5.) Create the instance with the old name > 6.) Import the database > > but it will take a while. > I am looking for a fast way , > > Understand ? > > Thanks > > Regards > > Eriovaldo > > ----- Original Message ----- > To: "Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 8:03 PM > > > Its actually the easiest part. However, I don't want to miss a step > > so you best running off to Metalink. They actually have a note out > > there on how to do it. Not quite up to date for 9i but close. > > > > You need to shutdown your database, change your oracle sid, rename your > > init, if using an i version change the instance name and if desired the > > service > > name. Hum, me thinks that's it. I may be missing something though. > > I feel like I am missing something..... > > > > However, the moral of the story is that its quite easy and I have > > done it a couple of times. You need to make a decision on what to > > do with your directories structures if you are using the > > $ORACLE_BASE/admin/<sid> > > structure. There is no technical reason to change it except for > > your own sanity. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > Andrietta > > Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 12:23 PM > > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > > > > > > Friends : > > > > I need to change the instance name. > > For example it is : DEVELOP and I need to put DEVELOPER. > > > > I know how to change the database name , but not the instance name .. > > > > Any idea ? > > > > Regards > > > > Eriovaldo > > > > > > -- > > Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com > > -- > > Author: Eriovaldo Andrietta > > 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). > > > > -- > > Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com > > -- > > Author: Kimberly Smith > > 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). > > > > -- > Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com > -- > Author: Eriovaldo Andrietta > 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). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Suzy Vordos 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).
