So I've got a primary database with a single physical standby all in 11gr1, 11.1.0.7. I need to rename the primary and standby to new names, can i do that w/o having to rebuild the standby, off the top of my head, i'm thinking i have to rebuild the standby, just wondering if anyone has done this. thanks, joe _______________________________________ Joe Testa, Oracle Certified Professional Senior Engineering & Administration Lead (Work) 614-677-1668 (Cell) 614-312-6715