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

From: Jacques Kilchoer <Jacques.Kilchoer_at_quest.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:59:47 -0700
Message-ID: <F001.005BC8F7.20030630183919@fatcity.com>


And clarifying point 1 - at least the underscore is allowed in database and instance names. "EMP_PROD" would be a valid database and instance name.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Senthil Kumar D [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
> 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.

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