Asuming your database is where the cleints tnsnames file has it, then it's a possibility the 1 Database isnt running on the server (go to server and lsnrctl <status>
2 The port is wrong in the tnsnames file Can you tnsping <yourinstance> ? If you cant chances you have incorrect syntax in the tnsnames file. lanier/lanier@cde <mailto:lanier/lanier@cde> ?" ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I don't understand what the underlined portion means lanier/lanier@cde Looks correct bob -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Bob Metelsky 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).
