Create Oracle Database instances
Use the Oracle tools to create the instances required for your configuration.
Use the following character set specifications for the database instances:
- Database Character Set—AL32UTF8.
- National Character Set—AL16UTF16.
To verify the character set settings:
- Log into SQL*Plus and type:
sqlplus <sysdba_userid>@<connection_string>
When prompted, enter the sysdba user password.
- Run the following command:
select * from nls_database_parameters
where parameter = any('NLS_CHARACTERSET','NLS_NCHAR_CHARACTERSET');