From: news.hans@telus.net   
      
   David Pylatuk wrote:   
      
   > Is this possible in 8 or 9 ?   
   >   
   > Does anyone have an example ?   
   >   
   > Thanks   
      
   Calling out from the database is possible (both versions) - it's called   
   EXTPROC or External Procedure.  Check the Oracle documentation and OTN's   
   Oracle By Example for examples and details (or take Oracle's Advanced   
   PL/SQL course )   
      
   Generally requires a PL/SQL 'call-out' and appropriate Oracle Networking   
   setup.   
      
   Have to admit, I've never attempted it from a trigger.  Between Oracle's   
   UTL_TCP, UTL_SMTP, UTL_FILE, I've rarely had to use call-outs though.   
      
   /Hans   
      
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