Sorry - this was a clumsy explanation. I meant to say <web server:ip> not
<client:ip>. The 'origin' being referred to is where the applet was
originally downloaded from, not where the DB request is coming from.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ferro, Tim [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 1:31 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: JDBC Type-4 Driver
> Sensitivity: Private
>
>
> This is a feature of the Applet security model - it's nothing
> you're doing.
>
> An applet may only open a socket to speak with the machine it
> was downloaded
> from. If a client downloads the applet from a server at IP address
> 111.22.333.44, the applet can open a socket connection to
> 111.22.333.44 but
> NOWHERE ELSE. Anything you want to contact DIRECTLY via a
> socket from your
> applet MUST reside on 111.22.333.44 (the <client:ip> you
> mentioned below).
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Pattabiraman_Meenakshisundaram
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 12:48 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: JDBC Type-4 Driver
> > Importance: High
> > Sensitivity: Private
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> > I have a doubt regarding Database access through Applet
> > with type 4 JDBC
> > driver for Oracle. The mail content is large, please read it
> > with patience.
> > My applet that access database is working if the database and
> > webserver are
> > in the same machine. Here, IE is an exception and gives SQL
> exception.
> > The same is not working if the two reside in different
> machines, gives
> > Applet Security exception.. If I run the applet on Appletviewer, it
> > functions well.
> > My doubt is in the error message received.
> > "Could not connect to <database:IP> with origin from <web server:IP>
> > The applet is in a jar file with the Oracle Driver. Is this a
> > right way?
> > Since, the applet is fully equiped with the driver, on
> > running from the
> > client machine would try to open a socket (port 1521) . Am I
> > right? If this
> > is the case then the error message should display
> > "Could not connect to <database:IP> with origin from <client:IP>
> > In contrast to my understanding, does the request to Databse
> > goes through
> > web server?
> > Or Does the applet (unsigned) carry any information about
> its place of
> > origin (ie: web server)
> >
> > note: I am aware that I am posting a question which is out of
> > context to the
> > topic discussed. Kindly adjust.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Pattabi
> >
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