Re: sql*net over internet
Date: 1996/06/17
Message-ID: <4q4efu$rsk_at_mujibur.inmind.com>#1/1
Ed Hillmann (Edward_Hillman_at_mail.amsinc.com) wrote:
: Yes, it is possible, if you have SQL*Net TCP/IP, which may be a separate
: product from SQL*Net itself (not sure at all, please someone chime in if this
: is not true). With this part, you can use SQL*Net to connect to an Oracle
: database with TCP/IP packets. We have been able to connect to remote databases
: over an internet connection. You are limited to firewalls, connection delays,
: etc as you would if you were trying to telnet to the same site, yadda yadda
: yadda. But, if you can ping the machine, you should be abe to connect to its
: database.
I would also add that, until there is some sort of authentication available, you would be opening a door (and a very big one, I may add) of opportunity for hackers and any other net-geek to get into your system. Without a random type of authentication you can't be certain who is actually accessing your system. Unfortunately those types of firewalls don't yet support SQL*NET.
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: Ed
: In article <31BF64F1.6A99_at_anisoft.com>, neal_at_anisoft.com says...
: >
: >Is it possible to use an internet telnet connection to access a host
: >database using sqlnet? If not, what are the cheapest ways to connect
: >a remote PC to an Oracle Database in a remote location?
: >
: >-Neal
: >Anisoft Corp