Hi Lars, > Is step 3 necessary if we don't use kerberos authentication? In this > case I assume everything will work OK without step 3? No things will not work without step 3 that is why I used the word "need" -- guy at albertelli.com BM: n^20 t20 z20 qS Guy Albertelli -7-7-7- O- I would love to but . . . I prefer to remain an enigma.