I was wondering if you can export, (expdp), without a password, (or wallet etc.) similar to using other utilities such as 'Sqlplus / as sysdba', or 'rman target /'? I have a password script and can create a centralized password file (unencrypted), but since I have been able to do most everything else without a password, I would rather not implement it just because of this issue. I've googled (with mixed results -- seen an answer that did not work). Did not find it (an example) in the manual. Best Regards, -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l