Database Pipes:Opinions ?

Hi,

        Sorry if it is a FAQ. Any pointers/suggestions to the following will be appreciated.

        We are trying to determine the feasibility of relying on the  the "database pipes" in Oracle7 to activate a Pro*C-program in the Client  from within the Server. On a given condition a database trigger is  fired and the trigger in turn sends a "START" message through a database pipe.  A Pro*C program running at the Client end waits on the database pipe and starts  running some routines as soon as the "START" word is received.

        We are using Oracle7 (7.0.15.4). Our concern is to identify and weigh the advantage/disadvantages of relying on the database pipes scheme before it can be used for production purposes in our shop.

        Thanks in advance ! Please post the responses on the net if possible.

Somnath Mishra
(sm46_at_prism.gatech.edu)

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