Dennis :
Thanks for your answer. Well, I need to downgrade my database, changing EE for SE, so ... The most problem is that the v$instance is used in the aplication. I saw in the metalink a document that helps to change the db_name and not the instance_name, understand.. so ... I thought to create the new one, with the new name and migrate to it and after it to change the name to the old one... Like that, i shouldn't change the application . But i hope that the best way is : Deinstall and install the new version. And to migrate it fully. Right ? Regards Eriovaldo ----- Original Message ----- To: "Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 11:53 AM > Eriovaldo - Often the lot of a DBA is to balance value and risk. Here, you > must ask yourself - what is the value of retaining the same instance name, > and what are the risks to my production environment? If you perceive the > value to be high and the risks low, then go for it. But often (especially > after you've been stung a few times) it seems that the value wasn't so great > after all. How long can you have your production site down? What happens if > something goes wrong and you have them down quite a bit longer than you > estimated? You can lower the risk to your production site by creating the > new instance (different name), and getting it all prepared before you take > the production site down for the export. If most of your users access the > instance via SQL*Net (Net8), you can put an alias there, so they don't have > to change a thing. > Of course, if your boss says "do it or else", then the value/risk > equation changes dramatically. > Dennis Williams > DBA > Lifetouch, Inc. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -----Original Message----- > Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 5:18 AM > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > > > > 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). 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