in 10g, dbms_scheduler can call external programs as well.. check the docs for the procedures to use...
Stefan
Hello, I need to run an external script (unix), from a stored procedure. I know this can be done with a Java stored procedure. Any other suggestions ? thanks. ed -- Edward Lewis eglewis@xxxxxxxxxxx
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