adar, i have same problem.... it because in the listener entry of this line: (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = IPC)(KEY = EXTPROC)) should at the first line in the address_list section. local_listener and remote_listener should be set of course. -- thanks and regards ujang | oracle dba jakarta | http://ora62.wordpress.com On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 7:15 AM, Finn Jorgensen <finn.oracledba@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Adar, > > Did you read note 226880.1, which has step by step instructions in how to > set up TAF? It explains what local_listener and remote_listener is used for > and should fix your problem. I've never had a problem with a setup when > following that note. > > Finn > > > On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 6:30 PM, freek D'Hooge <freek.dhooge@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote: -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l