Just two questions: 1. What portions of the HP-UX 10.20 OS does the ssh code touch or look at for parameters, etc.? 2. Does anyone know if Oracle 7.3.1 or 7.3.2 RDBMS config or state affects ssh or vice versa? TINA ILIFF GS-12 SYSTEMS ENGINEER HQ SSG/ILTT CMOS PMO DSN 596-2162 FAX 596-5345