Because when one connects as SYSDBA, they are SYS. rr -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Joe Smith Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 7:42 AM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: connect as sysdba List, I have created a separate user, call it USER granted: sql>grant connect, resource, dba to USER; then sql>grant sysdba to USER; I can query v$pwfile_users and see USER in there as sysdba. So why is it whenyou connect as sysdba: connect USER/pwd as sysdba that when I type sql>show user it returns user is "SYS" ? thanks. Can't you configure an account to act as sysdba , without using the "SYS' account? thanks. _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l This electronic message transmission is a PRIVATE communication which contains information which may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. Please notify the sender of the delivery error by replying to this message, or notify us by telephone (877-633-2436, ext. 0), and then delete it from your system. -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l