Re: 1st login problem on new oracle install

russellwesthaven_at_gmail.com wrote:

> I defined an account: administrator with a password during setup. This
> is Oracle 10g I downloaded from oracle. Wehn I try to login to the
> manager (through the web based interface) it says username/password
> invalid. I noticed the install said SYS and other related backdoor
> names were disabled by default. How can I get into this, help! TIA
>
> Dinesh

Since others have already heaped upon you the abuse you deserve I'll try to give you the other piece.

Don't use the web based interface to start.

What happens in SQL*Plus when you log in using: / AS SYSDBA and provide no password and no host name. If you get an error message provide the complete message and text: Not your interpretation of it.

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Daniel A. Morgan
University of Washington
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