Re: Rename a datafile

hmmm. I renamed a file yesterday with open database. I didn't check the manual just did it on the fly. No complains. I have to check the book again.

Joan

Rachel Carmichael wrote:
>
> startup mount
> alter database rename file not alter tablespace rename datafile
>
> --- Joe LaCascio <jlacasci_at_wheatonma.edu> wrote:
> >
> > Okay, I don't have the manuals with me and can't for the life of me
> > remember the correct syntax to do this...
> >
> > Is it:
> >
> > shutdown database
> > startup no noumt (or startup mount)
> > alter tablesapce evisions
> > rename datafile '/full_path/file_name' to '/full_path/new_name';
> >
> > I'm on 8.1.6 and this complains saying the database isn't open.
> >
> > It can't be open to rename a datafile...
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Joe
> >
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