Re: admin password in oracle

Boz wrote:
> Thanks Daniel for a very quick reply. This sounds rather complex and
> long winded for an Oracle newbie. Is there no short cut like resetting
> the admin password to give me full read write access or is there a
> default oracale password that I could use just in case they have left
> it at that or am I totally thinking on the wrong lines. Im keen to
> learn but I think a little knowledge could be dangerous. I wouldnt
> fancy messing up the system. It would have been great to try the
> scheduling and qouting and other modules on the system on the demo
> first.

None. Oracle puts security over your personal comfort.

Is SQL Server possibly easier? Probably. Is it more secure? Not a prayer. There is phenomenal value in not making it TOO easy.

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Daniel A. Morgan
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