Re: 30 instances on one host

Pete Sharman wrote:

> In article <3D0EC706.7A848394_at_exesolutions.com>, Daniel says...
> >
> snip
> >And lets make sure here that we are using the word 'instance' to mean 'instance'
> >and not to mean 'datab ase'. You are talking about 10+ running Oracle
> >executables. 10+ oracle_sids. 10+ * the number of threads in a single instance.
> >
> >Daniel Morgan
> >
>
> Strictly speaking, this definition of an instance is incorrect. AN instance in
> Oracle terms is the SGA + the background processes - no more, no less. You've
> added the kernel as well, which as I said is not strictly part of the instance.
> Makes absolutely no difference to the discussion point, but just in case some
> people get confused ...
>
> HTH. Additions and corrections welcome.
>
> Pete
>
> SELECT standard_disclaimer, witty_remark FROM company_requirements;

Thank you Pete. I was beginning to think I was losing my mind.

I went back and checked the syntax for CREATE DATABASE just to make sure I wasn't having a 60's flashback.

Database != Instance

Daniel Morgan Received on Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:05:19 CDT