Re: Make a database accessible over the internet

>There is a "port forwarding" feature available with the SSH (secure
>shell) family of commands. Try searching Google "ssh port forwarding
>oracle", you'll find plenty of links.
>
>It's been a few years since I last used it, but it does work with Oracle
>if set up properly, your firewall only needs to allow SSH (port 22)
>IIRC. Depending on your platform, it may already be bundled with the
>OS, you may have to download and compile SSH yourself, or buy a
>commercial package.

Hi,

There are two links to papers that show how to use ssh with Oracle. These are on http://www.petefinnigan.com/orasec.htm - use CTRL-F on the page and search for ssh.

kind regards

Pete

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