We are currently working installing a 9i db on a new box. The senior dba wants to put all trace files into one directory on $ORACLE_HOME/rdbms/log. I've suggested that this is not the best practice prescribed by OFA. Does anyone see any major issues with keeping all trace files in one directory? Thanks, Mark ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------