I'm in the process of trying to setup the Sparky(hotsos) tool. Our network is very locked down in terms of port access and the firewall config guys already have enough on their plate, especially with the = number of servers and OEM port allows required... Anyway...my question is...can a port once opened be used by any number = of tools simultaneously or as needed. Sparky allows me to configure the port is use, so I would just like to = use one of the ports already opened, but in use by other tools...so long as = that introduces no issues. I can use one of the OEM ports or the listener port if that poses no isssues... Thanks David -- To unsubscribe - mailto:oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx&subject=unsubscribe To search the archives - //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/