Alter Database Rename File Deletes OMF Datafile

(Doc ID 2351126.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 21, 2018

Applies to:

Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 11.2.0.4 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

 When using 'alter database rename file' is executed, if the original datafile is available, it will be deleted by Oracle.    

Solution

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