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Michael42 wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have recently become responsible for an Oracle 9i database where a
> set of applications that were written for it extensively use passwords
> in Oracle Roles. The developer who architected these apps has since
> retired so I cannot ask him why he did this. It is causing a great
> hindrance as I prep this database from 10g (exp\imp etc.).
>
> Are there any sound reasons to store passwords in Oracle Roles in
> modern Oracle databases, what are your thoughts on this practice?
>
>
> Thanks for your feedback,
>
> Michael42
What is it, exactly, that is causing the issue. The phrase "causing problems" leaves a lot to the imagination.
-- Daniel A. Morgan University of Washington damorgan_at_x.washington.edu (replace x with u to respond) Puget Sound Oracle Users Group www.psoug.orgReceived on Fri Jan 19 2007 - 09:11:35 CST