Guys, the env. is 8.1.6/win2k.
SQL > alter tablespace test add datafile '\\192.168.17.111\shared\test.dbf' size 100m; ORA-01119: error in creating database file '\\192.168.0.111\shared\test.dbf' ORA-27040: skgfrcre: create error, unable to create file OSD-04002: cannot open file. O/S-Error: (OS 5) access denied. But i have all access/permission to this drive. i mapped this shared network drive and then tried once again. even then i get the same error. Is it possible to create a tablespace with datafile residing in a shared network drive ?? TIA. Prem. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: oraora oraora INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).