Re: Run obsolete Oracle 7 scripts against Oracle 8i database?

DENNIS WILLIAMS wrote:
>
> Stephane - If you ever take the OCP 9i upgrade exam, you'll want to be very
> clear on 07_DICTIONARY_ACCESSIBILITY. Here is the definition:
>
> Setting this TRUE (default before 9i) means users with SELECT ANY can read
> any objects owned by SYS (data dictionary.
>
> So if your users have scripts that read the data dictionary, those scripts
> won't work in 9i. I believe you can grant "select catalog role" and fix
> that. Or set O7_DICTIONARY_ACCESSIBILITY = FALSE.
>
> Dennis Williams
> DBA, 40%OCP
> Lifetouch, Inc.
> dwilliams_at_lifetouch.com
>

Dennis,

   I am not mad about OCP but it definitely is an interesting piece of info of practical interest to me.
Thanks.

Regards,

Stephane Faroult
Oriole Software

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