Re: .dbf is a valid name for a datafile name?

• Hamid Alavi <hamid.alavi_at_quovadx.com>

> I have added a datafile to a the temp tablespace with the name of .dbf
> only is ithis a valid name?, is there any way to rename it without
> shutdown the database,if yes HOW?

You can "ln .dbf name_you_wanted" any time you like. Unlink the ".dbf" basename whenever you're done with it.

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