Re: Seeking opinions on firewalls

From: Richard Armstrong <richard.armstrong_at_juno.demon.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 03:29:49 -0000
Message-ID: <1015126190.27874.0.nnrp-07.9e9809ca@news.demon.co.uk>

Many thanks to all who responded. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Richard

"Richard Armstrong" <richard.armstrong_at_juno.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:1014773985.13165.0.nnrp-13.9e9809ca_at_news.demon.co.uk...
> Can anybody recommend a firewall that can be used with an Oracle database?
> I understand that because of the way Oracle uses port redirection, it is
> necessary for vendors to build Oracle supplied application proxy code into
> their products. The alternative seems to be to open a large number of
ports
> for any clients that will need to use SQL*Net via the firewall.
>
> Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Richard
>
>
Received on Sat Mar 02 2002 - 21:29:49 CST