Init parameter clash...2 database

[nansbrain]

I have two database on Sun solaris. When I try to mount open one DB1 it goes through fine. Opening another console and changing the ORACLE_SID, ORACLE_HOME as required for the DB2, when I try to mount open I get the following error message.

ORA-24323: value not allowed
ORA-24323: value not allowed

ORA-27146: post/wait initialization failed

I tried to shutdown DB1, started DB2 first, now it works fine...trying to start DB1 gives the same error message as above. I think the problem is with few init parameters....I couldn't find which. What are the other considerations I should have when using two database in the same machine?

Now I have the same ORACLE_HOME for both the database.

Thanks in advance for any reply.

Nanda.

[gram2000]

You might be running out of OS semaphores.

Try reducing the value for the parameter "processes" and try to
restart the instance. If it starts up fine and you still wish to increase
the number of processes, you will have to modify the /etc/system
file and increase the parameter and reboot the machine.

Another thing to check is the value for java_pool_size, set it to atleast
1M if you are on 8i ( if it is current value is less than 1M).

Good Luck!

[gsprince]

Also, check the /etc/system for duplicate parameters.