Samir, Yes there is, 1st set resource_limit = TRUE in the init.ora file. 2nd bounce the database. 3rd create a profile for those who are the inconsiderate bunch and set idle_timeout = x where x is in minutes. Their session will show up in V$session as sniped. You can then easily put together a perl script or something similar, I use Pro*C, that kills off the Unix process and really terminates their session. Works like a charm.
Dick Goulet ____________________Reply Separator____________________ Author: "SARKAR; Samir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 9/10/2002 8:18 AM Hi All, I am facing problems with a database with some very irresponsible users who just connect to the database from their applications and simply dont logout. Apart from the usual chidings I have been giving them, could any of you please tell me whether any parameter exists which can be put either in the sqlnet.ora file or database parameter file which will timeout and close the idle connections after a particular time interval ?? Thanks, Samir Samir Sarkar Oracle DBA SchlumbergerSema Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone : +44 (0) 115 - 957 6028 EPABX : +44 (0) 115 - 957 6418 Ext. 76028 Fax : +44 (0) 115 - 957 6018 _________________________________________________________ This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of SchlumbergerSema. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the SchlumbergerSema Helpdesk by telephone on +44 (0) 121 627 5600. _________________________________________________________ -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: SARKAR, Samir 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). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: 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).