Re: Why both SYS and SYSTEM schemas ?

From: Sybrand Bakker <postbus_at_sybrandb.demon.nl>
Date: 10 Apr 2003 00:33:42 -0700
Message-ID: <a20d28ee.0304092333.2fc393e4_at_posting.google.com>


pramod_at_rtimes.com (Pramod Ramachandran) wrote in message news:<6616e304.0304090306.15ea28b5_at_posting.google.com>...
> Hi,
>
> I have sometimes wondered if both SYS and SYSTEM schemas are required.
>
> Any clarifications ?
>
> TIA
>
> Pramod

SYS is the owner of the data dictionary. You shouldn't use it as a normal account, as it can do everything, including recreating the database without warning. SYSTEM is the owner of repository tables for day to day applications, and only has the normal DBA privileges: It can't recreate the database.
Of course this is described in more detail in the Oracle Administrators manual.

Regards,

Sybrand Bakker
Senior Oracle DBA Received on Thu Apr 10 2003 - 09:33:42 CEST

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