On 02/09/2004 09:43:55 AM, "Duret, Kathy" wrote: > just when I shut it down. > Kathy, if there is a startup error, it should be recorded in either alert.log or trace(s) file in the background_dump_dest. Also, OS messages might be helpful. Try seeing what "dmesg" gives you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html -----------------------------------------------------------------