I have a requirement to run some scripts on Windows from Oracle 9 stored procedures. The stored procedures are written in PL/SQL although Java is an option. The scripts will be .bat files or perl or python programs. What is the best way to execute these from a stored procedure?. Oracle database platform on Windows will be Oracle 9 or 10. John Dunn Product Consultant Direct Dial +44 (0) 117 373 6122 Sefas Innovation Ltd, CityPoint, Temple Gate, Bristol BS1 6PL, UK. Tel: +44(0) 117 373 6114 Fax: +44 (0) 117 373 6115 www.sefas.com -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l