Re: Oracle8 Install Questions

Yes, you can install multiple versions of Oracle onto the same server, obviously into different ORACLE_HOME directories.

If you're currently running 7.3.2.3, then you're also running SQL*Net 2.3, which will operate bidirectionally with Net8. The best approach is to run the Net8 Listener on the server which will support both SQL*Net and Net8 clients.

sensenig_at_niehs.nih.gov wrote:

> I have a DEC Alpha/2100 server running Digital UNIX 4.0b
> running ORACLE 7.3.2.3.0.
>
> I want to install Oracle8 Version 8.0.3.0.0 while maintaining the
> database instances using Oracle 7.3.2.3.0. The plan is to gradually
> convert the Oracle 7.3.2.3.0 instances to Oracle8 after we're convinced
> that Oracle8 is working as desired.
>
> It's my understanding that as long as I'm careful to create a unique
> ORACLE_HOME that both Oracle versions can run on the same server.
> Also NET8 must be installed on the server, but SQL*Net V2 clients should
> be able to connect to the existing Oracle 7.3.2.3.0 instances without
> modifying anything on their platform, since NET8 on the server will process
> both NET8 and SQL*Net V2 requests.
>
> I'm hoping for some feedback as to whether my opinions are correct.
>
> I've left a message with Oracle Support several work days ago but have
> heard nothing.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Jeff Sensenig
> sensenig_at_niehs.nih.gov
Received on Tue Jul 07 1998 - 20:26:54 CDT