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Ian Chard wrote:
> On 10/01/07 11:10, sybrandb wrote:
> Can I ask why an SPFILE is required?
>
> - Ian
It's the parameter file used at database startup. Amongst other things, it points to your control files. You won't be able to startup your database without it.
HTH -g Received on Thu Jan 11 2007 - 05:37:55 CST