Joe, Directory objects are per definition bound to the server on which the oracle database is running. But it is probably possible by using nfs mounts from the other server to the database server. Regards, Freek D'Hooge Uptime Oracle Database Administrator email: freek.dhooge@xxxxxxxxx tel +32(0)3 451 23 82 http://www.uptime.be disclaimer -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l