Changing VMM Database Name

I have SQL 2012 Always On Configured in my environment. In datacenter 1 (DC1) I have SQL1. In DC2 I have SQL2. These nodes participate in an Always On Protection Group. VMM1 DB in DC1 is on SQL1. VMM2 DB in DC2 is on SQL2.
My problem is that since the VMM DB Name is the same in both datacenters, these DB's cannot participate in Always on because it needs to replicate it as the same name.
So.. I would like to rename the VMM DB in DC 1 to VMM_DC1 and Rename the VMM DB in DC 2 to VMM_DC2.
Is there anyway that I can just change the connection string in VMM to change the DB name instead of having to completely un-install and re-install?
Vincent Fournier

Try
alter database rename global_name to sid.blah.com
and then
select * from global_name
to verify.

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C:\>SQLPLUS/NOLOG
SQL*Plus: Release 10.1.0.2.0 - Production on Tue Aug 22 10:54:38 2006
Copyright (c) 1982, 2004, Oracle. All rights reserved.
SQL> CONN / AS SYSDBA
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Variable Size 145488364 bytes
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Redo Buffers 524288 bytes
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Copyright (c) 2001, 2004, Oracle. All rights reserved.
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Redo Buffers 524288 bytes
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C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>sqlplus "sys/sm as sysdba"
SQL*Plus: Release 10.2.0.1.0 - Production on Sun Jun 20 15:34:21 2010
Copyright (c) 1982, 2005, Oracle. All rights reserved.
Connected to:
Oracle Database 10g Enterprise Edition Release 10.2.0.1.0 - Production
With the Partitioning, OLAP and Data Mining options
SQL> startup nomount pfile=D:\oracle\product\10.2.0\admin\SB\pfile\init.ora.5152
010163530
ORACLE instance started.
Total System Global Area 138412032 bytes
Fixed Size                  1247732 bytes
Variable Size              62916108 bytes
Database Buffers           71303168 bytes
Redo Buffers                2945024 bytes
SQL> CREATE CONTROLFILE reuse DATABASE "SB1" RESETLOGS ARCHIVELOG
2      MAXLOGFILES 16
3      MAXLOGMEMBERS 3
4      MAXDATAFILES 100
5      MAXINSTANCES 8
6      MAXLOGHISTORY 292
7 LOGFILE
8    GROUP 1 'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\REDO01.LOG' SIZE 50M,
9    GROUP 2 'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\REDO02.LOG' SIZE 50M,
10    GROUP 3 'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\REDO03.LOG' SIZE 50M
11 DATAFILE
12    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\SYSTEM01.DBF',
13    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\UNDOTBS01.DBF',
14    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\SYSAUX01.DBF',
15    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\USERS01.DBF',
16    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\EXAMPLE01.DBF';
CREATE CONTROLFILE reuse DATABASE "SB1" NORESETLOGS ARCHIVELOG
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-01503: CREATE CONTROLFILE failed
ORA-01161: database name SB in file header does not match given name of SB1
ORA-01110: data file 1: 'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\SYSTEM01.DBF'
SQL> CREATE CONTROLFILE set DATABASE "SB1" RESETLOGS ARCHIVELOG
2      MAXLOGFILES 16
3      MAXLOGMEMBERS 3
4      MAXDATAFILES 100
5      MAXINSTANCES 8
6      MAXLOGHISTORY 292
7 LOGFILE
8    GROUP 1 'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\REDO01.LOG' SIZE 50M,
9    GROUP 2 'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\REDO02.LOG' SIZE 50M,
10    GROUP 3 'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\REDO03.LOG' SIZE 50M
11 DATAFILE
12    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\SYSTEM01.DBF',
13    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\UNDOTBS01.DBF',
14    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\SYSAUX01.DBF',
15    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\USERS01.DBF',
16    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\EXAMPLE01.DBF';
CREATE CONTROLFILE set DATABASE "SB1" RESETLOGS ARCHIVELOG
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-01503: CREATE CONTROLFILE failed
ORA-00200: control file could not be created
ORA-00202: control file: 'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\CONTROL01.CTL'
ORA-27038: created file already exists
OSD-04010: <create> option specified, file already exists
/*remove all controlfile from D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\ */
SQL> CREATE CONTROLFILE set DATABASE "SB1" RESETLOGS ARCHIVELOG
2      MAXLOGFILES 16
3      MAXLOGMEMBERS 3
4      MAXDATAFILES 100
5      MAXINSTANCES 8
6      MAXLOGHISTORY 292
7 LOGFILE
8    GROUP 1 'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\REDO01.LOG' SIZE 50M,
9    GROUP 2 'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\REDO02.LOG' SIZE 50M,
10    GROUP 3 'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\REDO03.LOG' SIZE 50M
11 DATAFILE
12    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\SYSTEM01.DBF',
13    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\UNDOTBS01.DBF',
14    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\SYSAUX01.DBF',
15    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\USERS01.DBF',
16    'D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\ORADATA\SB\EXAMPLE01.DBF';
Control file created.
SQL> recover database using backup controlfile until cancel;
ORA-00279: change 742571 generated at 06/20/2010 15:32:41 needed for thread 1
ORA-00289: suggestion :
D:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\10.2.0\FLASH_RECOVERY_AREA\SB1\ARCHIVELOG\2010_06_20\O1_MF_1_1
1_%U_.ARC
ORA-00280: change 742571 for thread 1 is in sequence #11
Specify log: {<RET>=suggested | filename | AUTO | CANCEL}
D:\oracle\product\10.2.0\oradata\SB\REDO01.LOG
Log applied.
Media recovery complete.
SQL> alter database open resetlogs;
Database altered.
SQL> create spfile from pfile;
File created.
SQL>In additionally see metalink note
ORA-01503 ORA-01161 While creating a clone database. [ID 294555.1]
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Help for: ORA-01103: database name PRIMARY in control file is not STANDBY

Hello all, this will be my first post to the support forum. I'm an associate dba with just 6 months on the job, so if I've forgotten something or not given some infromation that is needed please let me know.
I've also combed the forums/internet, and some of the answers haven't helped. The Oracle Document ORA-1103 While Mounting the Database Using PFILE [ID 237073.1] says my init.ora file is corrupted, but creating a new init.ora file from the spfile does not help. Neither does just starting from the spfile. I have older copies of the init.ora file and the spfiles that the database was running on previously, so I believe they are good.
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My database versions are 10.2.0.4.0, and the databases are on a Unix server. Both databases are located on separate servers.
Steps that I have taken:
I used RMAN to backup our primary database to the staging area:
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On Secondary database I started Managed Recovery mode
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Fixed Size 2084368 bytes
Variable Size 385876464 bytes
Database Buffers 1174405120 bytes
Redo Buffers 14692352 bytes
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SQL> ALTER DATABASE recover managed standby database using current logfile disconnect;
I then verified the Data Guard Configuration by using “alter system archive log current;” on the primary database and watching the sequence number change in the secondary database.
I made sure that:
•     The primary database was in MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE MODE
•     Stopped managed recover on the standby database: alter database recover managed standby database cancel;
•     Built a logical standby data dictionary on the primary database
•     The db_name in init.ora was changed (this is in our document at my job)
•     I changed my database name (from physical to logical) in my init.ora pfile (reverse of what I did above)
# Dataguard Parameters
For logical standby, change db_name to name of standby database.
#db_name=NIKNASD2 ### for physical, db_name is same as primary
db_name=NIRNASD1 ### for logical, db_name is same as unique_name
I then went to shutdown my standby database and re-start it in a mount exclusive state, which is where I get the ORA-01103 Error (Again I used the pfile, thinking that I needed to tell the database it is now a logical standby):
SQL> shutdown immediate;
ORA-01109: database not open
Database dismounted.
ORACLE instance shut down.
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ORACLE instance started.
Total System Global Area 1577058304 bytes
Fixed Size 2084368 bytes
Variable Size 385876464 bytes
Database Buffers 1174405120 bytes
Redo Buffers 14692352 bytes
ORA-01103: database name 'NIKNASD2' in control file is not 'NIRNASD1'
From what I understand of the process, the name in the control file is correct, I want it to be NIRNASD1. But the database for some reason thinks it should be NIKNASD2. The following are the parts of my init.ora file that include the dataguard parameters:
# Database Identification
db_domain=""
#db_name=NIRNASD1
#db_unique_name=NIRNASD1
# File Configuration
control_files=("/oradba2/oradata/NIRNASD1/control01.ctl", "/oradba3/oradata/NIRNASD1/control02.ctl", "/oradba4/oradata/NIRNASD1/control03.ctl")
# Instance Identification
instance_name=NIRNASD1
# Dataguard Parameters
#db_name=NIKNASD2 ### for physical, db_name is same as prmary
db_name=NIRNASD1 ### for logical, db_name is same as unique_name
db_unique_name=NIRNASD1
dg_broker_start=TRUE
db_file_name_convert='NIKNASD2','NIRNASD1'
log_file_name_convert='NIKNASD2','NIRNASD1'
log_archive_config='dg_config=(NIRNASD1,NIKNASD2)'
log_archive_dest_1='LOCATION="/oraarcha/NIRNASD1/" valid_for=(ONLINE_LOGFILES,all_roles) db_unique_name=NIRNASD1'
#log_archive_dest_2='LOCATION="/oraarcha/NIKNASD2/" valid_for=(standby_logfiles,standby_roles) db_unique_name=NIRNASD1'
log_archive_dest_2='LOCATION="/oraarcha/NIKNASD2/" valid_for=(standby_logfile,standby_role) db_unique_name=NIRNASD1'
STANDBY_ARCHIVE_DEST='LOCATION=/oraarcha/NIKNASD2/'
# Parameters are not needed since this server will NOT become primary
#log_archive_dest_2='service=NIKNASD2
# valid_for=(online_logfiles,primary_role)
# db_unique_name=NIKNASD2'
fal_server='NIKNASD2'
fal_client='NIRNASD1'
I would appreciate any help, or pointing me in the right direction. I'm just missing something. I am reviewing the documents for building a physical and logical standby from oracle. Just not sure where to go from here.
Thank you
Edited by: 977917 on Dec 19, 2012 5:49 PM

First of all, thank you both for answering my post. I've pulled up Mr. Hesse's page and will make it a go-to staple.
We're in the process of upgrading our databases, but we have 130+ databases and only six Oracle dba's, and I'm one of them. It's a large corporation, and things move at a "slow and tested" pace.
The pfile parameters listed above are from my secondary/standby database. And I do want to create a logical standby.
I forgot to mention that we do use DataGuard Broker, but I did not think that would be the cause of why the database was starting up incorrectly, so I did not mention it. My apologies there.
As far as the db_name, here's my question on that. It's my understanding the the db_name should be the name of the primary database when you are working with a physical standby, but as soon as you convert it to logical, you should change the db_name to the secondary/standby database? Am I correct on that?
Leading from that, during the process of creating the physical standby and converting the physical standby to the logical standby, should I change the db_name in the secondary/standby database in the spfile and never use the pfile at all? For instance, when I create the physical standby I have to change the db_name in the standby to the PRIMARY database, so that makes me think I should change db_name in the spfile? (If you see above, I changed db_name in the pfile and did a startup pfile)
This morning I was able to reach out to a fellow DBA (they are were asleep when I posted this last night), and they tried a few things. We had a redirect in the standby directory /oraa/app/oracle/product/1020/dbs folder that looked like this: spfileNIRNASD1.ora -> /oraa/app/oracle/product/1020/admin/NIRNASD1/pfile/spfileNIRNASD1.ora
She removed the redirect and the startup mount exclusive then worked without the error.
Thank you again for your help Mr.Quluzade and Mr. Hesse, I appreciate you all taking the time to teach someone new to the craft. I will definitely read up on the link that you sent me.
Chris Cranford

How can i define database name in oracle ADI

Hai Friends,
I am facing a problem when i am going to define database name in oracle ADI there is a error u can enter minimum 6 char database name but my database name is PROD it is only 4 char long. how can i define can i will change the database name. Please suggest me.
If u have any query regarding oracle apps plse discuss with me.
Many thanks
Ghanshyam khetan

Database is used internally by ADI and does not have any relationship to the name of your database.
Using ADI I am able to create a database with the following:
Name - My Wacky Database
GWYUID and FNDNAM as usual
Connect String - VIS
I'm able to signon and work successfully with that definition. The connect string is more important in this scenario as that tells the networking layer which database to actually talk to. As you can see here mine is only three characters.

Incorrect Standby Database name in V$database

I'm trying to create a standby database (mptstb on server mptdb2) from a primary database (mptpr on server mptdb1). I create the standby controlfile on the primary database using the 'alter database create standby controlfile...' and then move it to the standby server. When I do a startup mount of the standby database and check the contents of the v$database view, it shows name=mptpr. It should be mptstb. When I try to run RMAN on the standby (rman target /), it connects to target MPTPR and not mptstb. I cannot figure this one out. Any help would be greatly appreicated.

The database name for the standby database is the same (but using NID utility there is a chance to change the database name).
You can use service names to connect to the standby and lock_name_space (Oracle 9i)/db_unique_name(Oracle 10g) to differ databases using different names.
That might be the case for databases on the same server. But if you use different servers you can use the same database name.
Andrey

ORA-01103: database name 'PROD1' in control file is not 'PROD2'

Dear Experts,
I am trying to use a full compressed backup of PROD1database to create a new database called PROD2 on the SAME host.
Both databases are using 11.2.0.2 version on Oracle Redhat 5.
1- I created pfile from source PROD1 database, and modified the following;
{code}
*.control_files='+prod2_DG/prod2/controlfile/control01.ctl'
*.db_create_file_dest='+prod2_DG'
*.db_name='prod2'
{code}
2- Started up no mount the prod2 database using the new pfile.
3- restore the controlfile from PROD1 backup;
restore controlfile from '/tmp/prod2/prod1_cntl_4ioet09f_1_1.bkp'
4- alter database mount give me the following error;
{code}
RMAN-00571: ===========================================================
RMAN-03002: failure of startup command at 07/18/2013 05:52:51
ORA-01103: database name 'PROD1' in control file is not 'PROD2'
{code}
I want to test the backup made on prod1 and same time have a new database prod2 on same host.
I also tried with SET DBID = <DBID_OF_PROD1> and it doesn't work!
How I can fix that?
Thanks and best regards

SET DBID or DB_NAME in the parameter file don't change the database name that is in the control file. At the point of restore, the control file still has the "prod1" database name.
With RMAN backups, you should consider using DUPLICATE DATABASE
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E11882_01/backup.112/e10642/rcmdupdb.htm#i1008564
Running a DUPLICATE Database on the same host as the source database is a risky operation. Done incorrectly, you run the risk of overwriting the datafiles of the source database. Since your source is a Production database, you run the risk of taking the production database down. I suggest that you practice the steps on a non-production environment first.
Hemant K Chitale

How to change DB & Instance name on RAC

Hi Experts,
Can anyone tell me how can i change my database name along with the two instances running on the RAC server?
Any ideas......
Regards,
MB

You can rename database by creating control file as well , like we use to do in single instance database.
1) Shutdown node 2
2) Run following command on node 1
alter database backup control file to trace ;
3) shutdown database on node 1
4) copy trace file created in step 2 to file crctl.sql (say) . Edit crctl.sql and set database name what u want to set.
5) edit init<sid>.ora and change database name
6) startup nomount and run crctl.sql
7) Startup database in both node
8) Change tnsnames.ora and listener.ora ( if needed)
9) config srvctl
srvctl remove database -d <old_database_name>
srvctl add database -d <new_db_name> -o $ORACLE_HOME
srvctl add instance -d <new_db_name> -i <instance name on node 1> -n Node1
srvctl add instance -d <new_db_name> -i <instance name on node 2> -n Node2
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