all, is there a parameter I can set in tnsnames.ora or sqlnet.ora, so that programs will attempted several times to establish to oracle before report there is error. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Sairlao, Chark INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).