Re: RAC One Node - Instances not open at the same time!

I don't understand your question! The second instance is only up at the same time as the first *during *an online relocation. In normal operation, including failover/node loss, this is not the case. So just avoid using srvctl relocate database :)

On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 12:24 PM, Martin Klier - Performing Databases GmbH < martin.klier_at_performing-db.com> wrote:

> Hi Listers,
>
> when running Oracle RAC One Node, is there a way to avoid both instances
> being open at the same time?
>
> Background:
> I have an application that's by no way ready for RAC (using dbms_jobs and
> much more). But they want to use the benefits of One Node for operating the
> cluster. All that's needed is a failover cluster.
>
> Closest thing I can think of is to set the OnNode database to
> -stopoption abort -timeout 0
> but I am uncertain if that really makes sure that we have zero time with
> two operational instances.
>
> No need to point out that we could also use a single instance database:
> yes, I know that, but this is about RAC One Node. :)
>
> Thanks for all tips!
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> Managing Partner | Senior DB Consultant
> Oracle ACE
>
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>

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