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Daniel Morgan wrote:
> Andrea M. Segovia wrote:
>
>> Hello, >> >> I am a newbie to Oracle databases.... >> >> We have a visualization front-end tool connected to an Oracle back-end >> database on a Tru64 UNIX server. We also have clients with MS access >> databases who would like to share their data using this visualization >> tool but do not want to import their data into the Oracle server >> back-end. >> >> Is there any way we could use the Oracle backend to query the MS >> Access databases and merge this data with other data in the Oracle >> back-end for presentation by the visualization tool? Perhaps through >> ODBC or some other standard? >> >> The Oracle back-end is a a Tru64 UNIX server running Oracle 8i. >> Any input would be appreciated. >> >> Andrea Segovia >> A/Project Manager
I agree thats the best solution overall Daniel, but in some cases (like
mine) it may not be practical or even doable. Many of our areas purchase
these little MSaccess back end "niche" programs that do only one thing
and the vendor's eyes start to glaze over when you ask them if they have
an Oracle or SQL server version. I can rant all I want about the lack of
security, no restore to point of failure etc.. but in the end the
business unit will purchase what fits their needs best and I have to
deal with it.
Fortunatly I only have one set of tables in MsAccess that I have to have
accesible from an Oracle based app, but once it was set up it runs along
quite nicely. I'd still sooner have the tables sitting in their own
little Oracle schema, but if the product doesn't support it then I have
to make do...
Received on Wed Nov 26 2003 - 11:29:26 CST