Error when Starting from PFILE

Question

Hi!
I am in the process of setting up a standby database. The primary is also in the same host as the Standby.
When I create a pfile from the spfile of the primary and try to start the Standby database from the pfile, after changing the appropriate parameters, I get this error
SQL> conn sys/oracle as sysdba;
Connected to an idle instance.
SQL> startup nomount pfile = 'C:\oracle9i\oradata\STBY\initstby2.ora'
ORA-01031: insufficient privileges
But clearly I have connected as sys user... Please help me..
Thanks
Radhika

Answer 1

Radhika,
While creating the pfile for Standby d/b sis u issue the following command on the primary d/b :
- ALTER DATABASE CREATE STANDBY CONTROLFILE AS
'<path of the stdby control file>';
Can I also suggest you to refer to the Data Guard Concepts & Administration Guide. This guide gives a step by step procedure of what exactly a Data Guard configuration is all about and an example to set up a Data Guard Enviornment.
Also I belive since you are a SQL Server Administrator , its also import you go tthrough the Oracle 9i d/b Concepts guide. You do not want to be creating a MAA configuration directly without knowing Oracle internals.
If you have taken the time out to read both the Concepts Guide & the Data Guard guide & you are still facing problems get back on this thread.
Cheers...rCube