Re: What are the restrictions in naming an Oracle SID/Database?

From: Joe Testa <jtesta_at_dmc-it.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 10:43:42 -0700
Message-ID: <F001.005BC5B8.20030630101503@fatcity.com>

dooooh, i meant 4 init1234.ora, i should just quit this field.

joe

Joe Testa wrote:

3). it was 3 for stupid dos/windows platforms way back when i was doing v5 on 386 PC.

joe

Singh Pushpinder wrote:

Hi Kumar,

3) I believe it is 4 chars.

Thanks,
Inder
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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.

--Senthil.

Thanks,
Ashoke
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