I don't think you can set NLS_DATE_FORMAT for the system dynamically. As far as i know you set it in the init.ora and have to bounce the database for it to be set.

Anyone else know any better?

-----Original Message-----
From: Rupesh Shah
[mailto:oracledba-ezmlmshield-x71416616.[Email address protected]
Sent: 30 November 2004 13:00
To: LazyDBA Discussion
Subject: NLS_DATE_FORMAT


How to change nls date format for the database.?



Below command does not work

alter system set NLS_DATE_FORMAT = 'MM/DD/YYYY';



Regards,

rupesh



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