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On 8 Dec 2002 22:20:18 -0800, david.baffaleuf_at_axa-im.com (David
BAFFALEUF) wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>I have a little question about modifying sys/system password on Oracle
>8.
>If I modify system password by:
>
>alter user system identified by <new password>
>
>, I will be able to connect as system with my new password, but, and
>this is more embarassing, I will still be able to connect with
>manager.
>
>Does anybody encountered this before ?
>
>Thx in advance !
>
>DBF.
This happens when you are on the server and are using O/S
authentication. If you don't want that: disable O/S authentication.
Without knowing platform and *accurate* version (you are aware how
many different versions of 'Oracle 8' there are?) no one will be
capable to tell you how to disable this.
Sybrand Bakker, Senior Oracle DBA
To reply remove -verwijderdit from my e-mail address Received on Mon Dec 09 2002 - 01:44:45 CST