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

From: Senthil Kumar D <senthilkumard_at_summitworks.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 08:52:21 -0700
Message-ID: <F001.005BC3CF.20030630083517@fatcity.com>

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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