Re: Multiple Oracle engines within a unix box

In article <3A54192E.C191DF87_at_starnet.gov.sg>,   Ong Yeow Hin <oyeowhin_at_starnet.gov.sg> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Is it possible to install multiple Oracle engines of the same version
> (Oracle 8I) under different mount point within a unix box? Is it
> recommended? Any advise appreciated. Thanks.
>
> Rgds,
> YH
>
>

Assuming you mean different versions of Oracle Server, yes it is possible, and they will automatically have to use a different mount point if you comply to OFA.
The only provision is you maintain your listener and tnsnames.ora in /etc (or /var/opt/oracle) in order to avoid to maintain it multiple times.
Generally speaking this shouldn't be desirable, as it adds somewhat to administration hassles, but sometimes it is unavoidable.

Regards,

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Sybrand Bakker, Oracle DBA

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