Re: switch from one instance to another

steiger_at_rzu.unizh.ch (Steiger Daniel) writes:

>Dear dba`s
 

>recently I have created an additional instance, so that I have two databases
>sharing the same kernel.

I you really have 2 instances, then they should have their own 'kernel', if by kernel you mean the SGA.

>Question 1: How can I switch from database 1 to database 2 as dba and as
> ordinary user?

Just change the value of your variable ORACLE_SID

>Question 2: is it possible to run both databases at the same time ?

Yes

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