Re: single workplace application installation with oracle ?

And don't forget that you need to license the ORACLE database, even in an embedded application susch as this. Talk to a sales rep if oracle is really preferred. It can be done, but it will not be cheap.

(regarding alternatives: RAIMA may actually be better for this type of application. It's network model is a little harder to use in development, but once the design is locked down, it is very fast. It is cheaper, but still not free.)

Sybrand Bakker wrote:

> "PQ_COMPUTERNAME" <xxx_at_iabg.de> wrote in message news:<9oufop$alc$1_at_news2.iabg.de>...
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I got questions if something is possible without making a hell of an
> > efford:
> > a customer of mine got some requirements that makes me wonder:
> >
> > - application to be installed on workstation (NT4, not LAN, no Modem, no NET
> > at all) using just one 1 CD
> > - application shall be easily installable with just a few clicks and then
> > ready to start
> > - application should use a database (ORACLE preferred) and show some
> > graphics
> > - the database (big number of tables) shall be installed with the
> > application from the CD (!!!)
> > - application shall be deinstallable on the workstation
> > - there is no Personal Oracle on this workstation before the installation
> > will
> > start.
> > My questions: is there a possibility to get a reduced Oracle-DBMS without
> > GUI
> > and anything for direct installation for ODBC access to the data sources
> > (tables) ? If Personal Oracle has to be installed, then how to reduce the
> > configuration to just a batch file ?
> >
> > Thank you
> > Thorsten
>
> The only thing that comes to mind is Oracle Lite, but that is indeed a
> very limited product and uses ODBC.
> For the rest : an Oracle database on WinSux without GUI? That is a
> *really* good one, as WinSux is graphical from the lowest layer.
> Alternatives suggested
> FileMaker Pro, Access, migrating to Linux (this version of Oracle
> doesn't use an onboard graphical product) and/or PostGresSQL, MySQL,
> or how all the other toy databases might be called.
> As to reduce Personal Oracle to install a batch file: If you or your
> customer are capable enough to install any Microsux Product, you can
> install Oracle.
> Otherwise: I hope you are not serious.
>
> Regards,
>
> Sybrand Bakker, Senior Oracle DBA
Received on Sun Sep 30 2001 - 23:32:25 CDT