Startup fails due to init.ora parameter settings SQL> startup nomount ORA-00119: invalid specification for system parameter REMOTE_LISTENER ORA-00132: syntax error or unresolved network name 'grac4-scan.grid4.example.com:1521' Find RAC database SPFILE: [grid@grac41 ~]$ asmcmd ls +DATA/grac4/PARAMETERFILE/ spfile.267.826111833 Create Pfile from SPFile SQL> create pfile='/tmp/grac41.ora' from spfile='+DATA/grac4/PARAMETERFILE/spfile.267.826111833'; File created. --> remove the REMOTE_LISTENER entry and start database in mount status Startup DB with new PFile SQL> startup mount pfile='/tmp/grac41.ora'