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Oracle SYS_CONTEXT('USERENV', 'TERMINAL') returns NULL in windows sqlplus environment

Asked by: finaris

Hi all,

for some of our users, it is not possible to resolve their terminal via SYS_CONTEXT('USERNENV', 'TERMINAL'), the return is NULL. In contrast the SYS_CONTEXT('USERNENV', 'HOST') is available showing up with the correct data.

Some hints:
- the results does not differ when loggoing on to different databases
- SYS_CONTEXT runs for other users on other PCs

Any ideas? Unfortunately it is really urgent!

Best regards

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2009-11-03 at 10:03:48ID24868089
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Oracle

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Windows

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SYS_CONTEXT

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TERMINAL

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Oracle 9.x

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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

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Answers

 

by: sdstuberPosted on 2009-11-03 at 10:08:53ID: 25731716

check the oracle client installation for that user, reinstall if needed

The terminal information comes from the client.

The server (sys_context) can only return what the client sends

 

by: finarisPosted on 2009-11-03 at 10:43:01ID: 25732016

what is the exact interface to the os oracle uses to retrieve the terminal name?

 

by: sdstuberPosted on 2009-11-03 at 10:56:26ID: 25732184

I don't think that's documented anywhere, the client bug is documented  search metalink for bug 3135311

 

by: finarisPosted on 2009-11-19 at 09:57:35ID: 25862997

Metalink Hint was correct. We patched to 9.2.0.8 and the problem is not there anymore. Thanks a lot!

 

by: sdstuberPosted on 2009-11-19 at 09:58:51ID: 25863014

glad I could help!

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