How do I protect my password when using SQLPLUS from a DOS command line

I have Windows 2008R2 server. I need to run a script to extract data into a CSV file.

I don't want to put the account password in the script.

Does anybody have a recommendation on how to protect the password so it is not in clear txt in the script that runs SQLPLUS?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by LarryG

I have Windows 2008R2 server. I need to run a script to extract data into a CSV file.

I don't want to put the account password in the script.

Does anybody have a recommendation on how to protect the password so it is not in clear txt in the script that runs SQLPLUS?

Thanks

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An Operating System authenticated account should do it. http://www.oracle-base.com/articles/...entication.php

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