Re: NLS_LANG

NLS_LANG as an init.ora parameter disappeared with Oracle 6. You can either set it from the client (NLS_LANG environment variable in unix, NLS_LANG parameter in oracle.ini on windows), or switch it on the fly using ALTER SESSION SET NLS_LANGUAGE=Whatever.

Konstantinos Agouros (elwood_at_rumba.m.isar.de) writes:
> Hi,
>
> how do I change the NLS_LANG-Variable for a Database.
> I tried to change it by adding a line to the init.ora-
> File for the Database, like the doc says. But when I boot
> the server I get the message: NLS_LANG, unknown keyword.
>
> Any clues anyone?
>
> Konstantin
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