Running O/S Commands

Does anyone know whether it is possible to run O/S commands from within a PL/SQL Program Unit? I have created a file within the procedure and would now like to ftp it to a different server. Is there a package that would allow me to do so within the Program Unit?
Thanks!

There is no built-in package available to run the OS commands.
USe external libraries to run OS commands, if your database supports.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chi:
Does anyone know whether it is possible to run O/S commands from within a PL/SQL Program Unit? I have created a file within the procedure and would now like to ftp it to a different server. Is there a package that would allow me to do so within the Program Unit?
Thanks!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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