With Oracle 8.1 and above you can have database names and instance names that are at least 8 characters long using Windows NT or 2000. I currently have several databases with 8-character database and instance names, in Oracle 8.1, 9.0, 8.2 on Windows NT and Windows 2000.
> -----Original Message----- > From: Joe Testa [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > oh and the stupid reason why??? > > 8.3 filenames, init1234.ora > > Singh Pushpinder wrote: > > >Hi Kumar, > > > >3) I believe it is 4 chars. > > > >-----Original Message----- > >Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 12:35 PM > >To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > > > > > >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. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Jacques Kilchoer 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).