Re: Why do we need Password File?

From: Connor McDonald <connor_mcdonald_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 19:08:27 +0800
Message-ID: <384E3C2B.4D54@yahoo.com>

Anurag wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Why do we need to create the password files when we can do witout them.
> What are the advantages of using it.
>
> Thanks
> Anurag
>
> also reply at
> synergy-infotech.com
>
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If you are remotely managing a database that you do not have a simple login to (eg NT) then the password file lets you start/stop the database without being at the console (so to speak)

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Connor McDonald
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"Some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue." Received on Wed Dec 08 1999 - 05:08:27 CST