In the past, aclearcase/" target="_blank" >ccessible directories for the UTL_FILE
functions were specified in the initialization file using the UTL_FILE_DIR
parameter. However, UTL_FILE_DIR
access is not recommended. It is recommended that you use the CREATE DIRECTORY
feature, which replaces UTL_FILE_DIR
. Directory objects offer more flexibility and granular control to the UTL_FILE
application administrator, can be maintained dynamically (that is, without shutting down the database), and are consistent with other Oracle tools. CREATE DIRECTORY
privilege is granted only to SYS
and SYSTEM
by default.