Failed to create database, cannot create multiple databases that differ only in case

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We have an extension mgr that creates a couple databases and this works fine on most platoforms.

Using WIndows 2012 server and Domino 9, the first time we start Domino 9.0 up after we install our extension managers, we get the following error:

“Failed to create database, can not create multiple databases that differ only in case.”

If we restart Domino, it creates the database fine and goes on it merry way.

Can someone elaborate on why were are seeing this error?Thx,

-Tim

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Subject: Failed to create database, cannot create multiple databases that differ only in case

Hi Guys,

I have a workaround for you.

  1. Change the name of the database file name on creation, eg. add a single character BBB.nsf should become BBB1.nsf

  2. Once you have created the database, close down notes, go to your data directory and change the file name back to BBB.nsf

Best of luck.

  • TB
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Subject: Failed to create database, cannot create multiple databases that differ only in case - Possible Fix

Hello. I get this same error if I delete a database and try to create another one with the same filename immediately after the delete. It seems that the server’s cache holds onto the name for an unknown amount of time. I just tried this experiment today to see if I could get the new database created:

1 - issue dbcache flush at the server console several times (usually 3 is a charm)

2 - issue sh nlcache reset at the server console

3 - database created successfully

Previous attempts of issuing just the dbcache flush were unsuccessful. The combination of dbcache flush and sh nlcache reset seems to have worked for me. Not sure if this will apply to the issue you have, but it’s something.

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Subject: Failed to create database, cannot create multiple databases that differ only in case.

Same problem here, any feedback would be very appreciated.

Thanks

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Subject: Failed to create database, cannot create multiple databases that differ only in case - Possible Fix

Hello. I get this same error if I delete a database and try to create another one with the same filename immediately after the delete. It seems that the server’s cache holds onto the name for an unknown amount of time. I just tried this experiment today to see if I could get the new database created:

1 - issue dbcache flush at the server console several times (usually 3 is a charm)

2 - issue sh nlcache reset at the server console

3 - database created successfully

Previous attempts of issuing just the dbcache flush were unsuccessful. The combination of dbcache flush and sh nlcache reset seems to have worked for me. Not sure if this will apply to the issue you have, but it’s something.