> Not true. It IS true that the only way to connect as SYS is AS SYSDBA, > and you can do that from most any client tool (SQL*Plus, OEM, even > imp). The statement that the only way to connect as sys is "as sysdba" is false. The statement that you may also connect via OEM, imp, etc is true. Jared ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------