Re: SQL*Net and firewalls

Enrico Badella wrote:
>
> I have been told that there are problems getting SQL*Net thru firewalls
> but no reason was given.
>
> Since next week I'll be working onto permitting access to my network to
> client/server apps based on SQL*Net I'm looking for suggestions. Or
> should I just consider this info a rumors and do usual packet filtering?

First of all, I suggest you post this to comp.security.firewalls. You may hear from someone with direct experience.

Firewall designs (and policies) vary enormously. If you are just doing packet filtering, and SQL*Net uses a fixed port or ports, you will probably have no problem.
If you are using address remapping proxies, life will be more interesting.

Hal

Harold W. Lockhart Jr.            Platinum Solutions Inc.
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