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Adding Control file after switching Standby role [message #513228]

Fri, 24 June 2011 09:43

bank_master
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We recently switched over from Production(DB1) to physical standby(DB2). I would like to add a controlfile to the DB2 configuration as i am not certain when we will be switching back to DB1. Trying to remain on the safe side with adding the controlfile.

Any suggestions.

Kieron

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Re: Adding Control file after switching Standby role [message #513231 is a reply to message #513228]

Fri, 24 June 2011 11:06

Michel Cadot
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There is no relation between primary and standby control files, they can have their own number of them.

Regards
Michel

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Re: Adding Control file after switching Standby role [message #513232 is a reply to message #513231]

Fri, 24 June 2011 14:06

bank_master
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So i can just do the following:
To add a multiplexed copy of the current control file or to rename a control file:

1.Shut down the database.

2.Copy an existing control file to a new location, using operating system commands.

3.Edit the CONTROL_FILES parameter in the database initialization parameter file to add the new control file name, or to change the existing control filename.

4.Restart the database.

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