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Incorrect Database Name Returned from Data Dictionary After Changing DB_NAME (Doc ID 1018634.102)

Last updated on DECEMBER 11, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Database Cloud Service - Version N/A and later
Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database - Version 8.1.7.4 and later
Oracle Database Configuration Assistant - Version 8.1.7 and later
Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 6.0.0.0 and later
Oracle Database Cloud Schema Service - Version N/A and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

symptom: DB_NAME shows up incorrectly in data dictionary views

Changes

change: The database name (DB_NAME) showed up incorrectly after making 
changes outlined in 
HOW TO DETERMINE AND CHANGE DB_NAME OR ORACLE_SID

 

Cause

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