Has anyone tried to use their standby database as a read-only database through db links and mapped to synonyms? I'm having problems creating one (12145 e.g.) and am now wondering whether it is even possible. This is to alleviate the downtime in the event of single table failures in production and have the app point to the standby for reading while we fix it. The application is coded to transparently handle the write errors. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Richard Lau INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).