I don't think it is possible for you to be accessing an instance that is
shut down. Either the B instance is not really stopped or it is not really
the B instance. You didn't say how your are trying to access the D
database, most applications use a file called tnsnames.ora. If that file is
misconfigured, you might well access an incorrect instance.
HTH
"Basil Jackson" <BJackson_at_BOSGmbH.Com> wrote in message
news:adec38b6.0108290821.234116cf_at_posting.google.com...
> I have a problem. I have a computer (NT4) with 4 databases and one
> instance each. Two databases are only for test purposes (let's say
> database A and B). These two test databases are deactivated (Service
> set to Manual).
>
> Two of the databases are for production purposes (let's say database C
> and D).
>
> The problem is that when I try to access database D, I'm actually
> seeing B which isn't even supposed to be running.
>
> Does anyone have a clue as to how the databases may have gotten
> crossed and what I might do to get them straight again? I'd really
> appreciate it.
Received on Wed Aug 29 2001 - 19:53:34 CDT
