Re: Altering max datafiles set on installation?

You can simply re-create your control file(s) - they'll get larger. -Howie

Claus Jensen wrote:

> Is there a way (that does not involve reinstalling Oracle!) to change
> the maximum number of datafiles that is set on during installation.
>
> It's easy enough to change the "db_files" init.ora parameter, but
> unfortunately you can set that to any value you like and you do not get
> any warning until you try to exceed the "hard" maximum set during
> install. So what does it take to change that value?
>
> Is there any negative side to setting a high value of this parameter
> during install? I would think that only the actual number of datafiles
> affects performance.
>
> Thanks for any advice. Please also reply by mail.
>
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Received on Sat Jan 31 1998 - 00:00:00 CST