Hi We used to use the protocol.ora file to restrict access to the database, on oracle 8.0.5
However since moving to Oracle 8.1.6.3 this doesn't work. Am I missing something or is there something wrong. TIA -- Sajid Iqbal -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Sajid Iqbal 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).