Walter,
First question, why are they logging on as "root" in the
first place. That is akin to logging into the database as sys all the
time, namely something to be avoided at all cost.
Dick Goulet
Senior Oracle DBA
Oracle Certified 8i
DBA
-----Original Message-----
From: Walter K [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 11:34 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
Subject: How to keep "root" out?Just for grins, I'll ask this question... Is there any way to keep the Unix "root" user from logging into the database (i.e. connect internal or / as sysdba)? Currently using 8.1.7.4 on Solaris 8 here.We have a couple people in our Unix admin group that feel the need to "help" by writing their own DB monitoring scripts. Of course, they don't know what they're talking about. They do not have formal logins for the database, but since they are root users they are connecting via "connect internal". This is not only counterproductive but actually a potential security issue--just because someone has root doesn't necessarily entitle them to see the data in the database. What if it is a payroll database?So, I'm curious, is there any way to prevent access via "connect internal" or "/ as sysdba"?Thanks in advance.W
