Re: Help on SQL*Net connection (HP-UX <-> NT)

oracle_at_echo.ifc.pi.cnr.it wrote:
>
> I've to realize a connection between a PC with Windows NT
> and an application yet unknown,
> and an HP 9000 with HP-UX, Oracle 7.2.3 and SQL*Net v2.
> I'm a newbie.
> Do I need an ODBC to make the connection
> or the tools supplied by SQL*Net are sufficient?

  You require to choose a protocol for communication and you must install the corresponding Oracle Protocol Adapter. All of them are bundled with SQL*Net.

> Do I need SQL*Net at both ends of the connection?

  Yes if you use client/ server architecture.

> Also I'm not sure if the installation (not made by me) is complete:
> listener.ora is present,
> tnsnames.ora and initlst.ora aren't.

  If you do not use Interchange, Name server, it is ok.

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