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 -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Mandal, Ashoke 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). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Senthil Kumar D 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).
