Introduction
In this tutorial, How do I use the Oracle query Database name? Using “v$parameter” for the database name. This tutorial guides you on how to query the “v$system_parameter” to determine the database name in Oracle. By connecting as SYSDBA and executing a specific SQL query, users can retrieve the database name from the system parameters, a crucial skill for database administrators managing multiple Oracle environments.
To query the database name in Oracle, start by connecting to the database using the SYSDBA role. This role grants you the necessary privileges to perform administrative tasks, including querying system parameters to find out detailed configuration information such as the database name. This process involves executing specific SQL commands that access Oracle’s system views, which contain data about the database instance.
[huupv@localhost ~]$ sudo su - oracle
[oracle@localhost ~]$ sqlplus "/as sysdba"
Oracle query Database name
SQL> SELECT name, value from v$parameter WHERE name = 'db_name' order by name;
The screen output terminal
NAME VALUE
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db_name DRDB1
Conclusion
Successfully querying the “v$system_parameter” for the database name provides valuable insights into your Oracle database configuration. This method, though straightforward, requires careful execution of the SQL command provided to ensure accurate data retrieval and system management
