Re: Running Dual Instances on Solaris Server - 9i and 10G

On Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:09:09 -0000, Johne_uk <edgarj_at_tiscali.co.uk> wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>As a temporary measure I need to install Oracle 10G onto the same
>Solaris server as an existing 9i Instance (the server is powerful
>enough to handle this load).
>
>I've never actually done this before but I propose to install into a
>second Oracle Home (same unix user)

definitely

 and then switch environmental
>parameters (SID etc) using unix scripts.

Using the Oracle provided oraenv script. Do not develop your own scripts.
>
>One thing I just want to clarify. The current Oracle DB is running on
>default port 1521. When I'm installing 10G using the GUI will I have
>to specifiy a different port to 1521 or can they share the same one.
>If they can't share, what would be a good choice.
>
>Thanks in advance
>John

Listeners are brokers only. There is no reason they can't share.

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