OCP Core Administration And Cdb Pdb Architecture Practice Question
Which initialization parameter determines the maximum number of PDBs allowed in a CDB?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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MAX_PDB_CONTAINERS
MAX_PDB_CONTAINERS defines the hard limit for PDBs in a CDB.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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MAX_PDB_CONTAINERS
Why this is correct
This parameter limits the number of PDBs.
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DB_FILES
Why it's wrong here
This limits datafiles, not PDBs.
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PDB_LIMIT
Why it's wrong here
This is not a parameter.
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CONTAINERS_MAX
Why it's wrong here
This is not a parameter.
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