Re: How stable is Oracle 8?

From: Simon Quinn <simon.quinn_at_bigfoot.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 16:31:34 +0100
Message-ID: <3534D2D6.67F005FD@bigfoot.com>

Oracle8 on NT is probably the best version yet for that O/S as ORACLE themselves are putting more effort into NT development now.

Only problem with ORACLE8 is that the Client ODBC v8 is broken, especially noticeable with MS Query and Access.

Gregory Peek wrote:
>
> Hello everyone,
> I am going to upgrade a client's server from Oracle 7.3 to
> Oracle 8.0 (NT4).
>
> I wonder how stable is the product if are there any particular
> problems one can think of when the database of around 20GB being
> ported?
>
> I am also interested to know if there are any problems could be
> experienced with the older client software. Should SQL net be
> upgraded on the client PCs? (I can't do it as there are several
> 7.3 servers).
>
> Any reference/information is appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> Greg
Received on Wed Apr 15 1998 - 10:31:34 CDT