| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Parameter type | String |
| Syntax | INSTANCE_TYPE = { RDBMS | ASM } |
| Default value | RDBMS |
| Modifiable | No |
| Basic | No |
| Real Application Clusters | Multiple instances must have the same value. |
INSTANCE_TYPE specifies whether the instance is a database instance or an Automatic Storage Management instance.
Values:
RDBMS
The instance is a database instance.
ASM
The instance is an Automatic Storage Management instance.