Hi,

I am trying to run the create database command on redhat 6.1 running 8.1.7
and am getting the following error. The oracle document says the following
about the error. I could start the instance, but my 'create database'
statement is failing. What should I be looking for in order to correct this
problem ?

The installer was able to create the 'ORCL' instance. I am not using
'dbassist', using manual way of creating database.

thanks
Santi

ORA-01990 error opening password file 'string'

Cause: An attempt to open the specified password file failed because of one
of the following errors:
* An operating system error occurred.
* ORAPWD is already running, so the password file is locked.

The environment variables ORA_sid_PWFILE and ORA_PWFILE are not set.

Action: Check for the above causes and correct as necessary.

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