Re: OFF TOPIC : Oraperl for WIN2000

Hi Andrey,

I didn't see a response to your question, perhaps I missed it, but it's very simple -- not obvious to most people that have done installs before, but still simple.

Check out the HTML docs that get installed with Active Perl. From the first page there's a link to "Installing Modules". That page talks about the "Perl Package Manager" (PPM) which you run from a DOS prompt. If you're connected to the internet, you can use this tool to download and install all kinds of modules, including the DBI (Database Interface) and Oracle DBD (Database Driver) packages. (If you're not connected to the internet, I *think* the page gives details for workarounds.)

These modules (DBI/DBD) are a great way to access Oracle from within Perl. These are the "newer versions" of the routines which started as OraPerl, and it's well worthwhile the effort to convert any old OraPerl code to them, as they are standard and they have multiple database drivers (not just Oracle) available.

I would also recommend checking out the main Perl page www.perl.com; look under the section "Programming with Perl" and follow the "databases" link for a lot more info!

HTH, *Dale*

Andrey Bronfin wrote:

> HI , dear DBAs ! I'm looking for a source to get Oraperl ( or
> something similar ) in order to be able to work with Oracle DB using
> ActivePerl on Windows2000 .Would anyone please point me to a source (
> a binary is much preferable ) .I searched through all the yahoo and
> didn't succeed . There are many sources , but none for Windows
Received on Thu May 25 2000 - 09:24:01 CDT