Were running fds in our environment; it's running great, however I was wondering if it's possible to use the directory servers to authenticate Oracle database users against? I know that Oracle has an application called Oracle Internet Directory server, however I would rather not put up yet another directory server. Any thoughts? Thanks very much. Aaron www.preferredcare.org "An Outstanding Member Experience," Preferred Care HMO Plans -- J. D. Power and Associates Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this electronic message is intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity named above and may contain privileged or confidential information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone and destroy the copies you received.