With Oracle 8.1 and above you can have database names and instance names that are at
least 8 characters long using Windows NT or 2000. I currently have several databases
with 8-character database and instance names, in Oracle 8.1, 9.0, 8.2 on Windows NT
and Windows 2000.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Testa [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> oh and the stupid reason why???
>
> 8.3 filenames, init1234.ora
>
> Singh Pushpinder wrote:
>
> >Hi Kumar,
> >
> >3) I believe it is 4 chars.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 12:35 PM
> >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.
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