Can't a 9i database alert log be monitored by OEM 9i. In OEM 9i event tests for the Alert event it states: Examine ALERT log for additional information. Note: This event does not automatically clear since there is no automatic way of determining when the problem has been resolved. Hence, you need to manually clear the event once the problem is fixed. Note: This event is valid only for releases of the Intelligent Agent prior to 9i. So 9i alert logs can't be monitored?????? Jeffrey Beckstrom Database Administrator Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority 1240 W. 6th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113