renaming database name

[jlakhani]

Hi all,
I was asked to rename a database and I wasnt sure about that answer. I have heard that you can rename a database
dev to PROD if you choose to. IF its possible then what steps do i have to take to rename it and how difficult is it?

thanks
Jigar

[marist89]

There are several threads on this forum that deal with this topic. For example ( [url]http://www.dbasupport.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=6261[/url] )

Search for "control file" and "rename"