Just trying to get a feel for settled "standards" on naming. What is normally the format for redo.logs and archive logs for your databases. I'm usually seeing "redo1.ora", "redo2.ora" for redo, and usually "filename.arc" for archive logs. So many involved creating the dbs and converted from ages ago that we want to set all new and possibly change the old ones to some sort of naming standard. I've worked on some 200+ production databases in my 22 years, and those are the normal names I see. Michael Kline Database Administration SunTrust Banks, Inc. Mail Code TOC-7505 1030 Wilmer Avenue Richmond, Va. 23227 Tel: 804.261.9446 Net: 643.9446 Cell: 804.744.1545 michael.kline@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:michael.kline@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Seeing beyond Money(sm) LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Seeing Beyond Money is a service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. [ST:XCL]