Orapwd

From Oracle FAQ

ORAPWD is a utility used to create a password file for an Oracle Database.

Run orapwd utility before:

• setting REMOTE_LOGIN_PASSWORDFILE=EXCLUSIVE|SHARED
• Grant OSDBA/OSOPER to users

Check V$PWFILE_USERS to see who was grated OSDBA/OSOPER access.

Examples

Create a new password file:

orapwd file=orapwSID password=oracle entries=5

If the password file already exists:

orapwd file=orapwSID password=oracle entries=5 FORCE=Y