V$ACTIVE_INSTANCES

V$ACTIVE_INSTANCES displays the mapping between instance names and instance numbers for all instances that have the database currently mounted.

Column Datatype Description
INST_NUMBER NUMBER Instance number
INST_NAME VARCHAR2(256) Instance name
CON_ID NUMBER

The ID of the container to which the data pertains. Possible values include:

  • 0: This value is used for rows containing data that pertain to the entire CDB. This value is also used for rows in non-CDBs.

  • 1: This value is used for rows containing data that pertain to only the root

  • n: Where n is the applicable container ID for the rows containing data