Chaps and chapesses, does anyone out there know a good location or doc for firewall security with Oracle? Metalink (Oracle's site doesn't seem to be too hot). Inside / Outside the firewall pro's and con's issues, how to set up that sort of thing. On Linux of course. Is there a firewall version of Linux? Is it not just normal Linux with some packages installed and some tweaking? Am I barfing up the wrong tree? This message is confidential and may also contain privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the NHBC IT Dept. on +44 1494 735353 or ITRCMSG@nhbc.co.uk (You should not disclose its content to any other person). The contents of this email are, unless the contrary is expressed, solely the view of the writer(s) and not of NHBC. NHBC has not authorised this email (unless the contrary is expressed) and the fact that it is sent on the NHBC system is not authorisation. NHBC is not responsible for the contents and accepts no responsibility for them. Data Protection Act 1998. NHBC is the Data Controller for the purposes of the Act. It stores this email and may record details taken from it as record of your communication. NHBC may pass your details to other organisations if the reason for your contacting us makes it appropriate. If you do not want your details passed on please inform NHBC immediately. This email has been scanned for viruses however the NHBC does not accept any liability in respect of damage caused by any virus which is not detected.NHBC is a member of the General Insurance Standards Council.