Re: Can an 8.0.5 client connect to an 8.1.5 Server?

I think maybe also need set the version compatiable PARAMETER to 8.0.5 when install 815 or just change it in the INIT.ORA

Jeff Hunter wrote:

> Sure, it's possible.
> Designer comes with a SQL*net client, 7.3.x I believe. The steps you want
> to go about are:
> 1. Make sure the listener is working on the server.
> sqlplus system/manager_at_db_alias_name
>
> If this step does not work, your listener or server based tnsnames.ora file
> is not correct.
>
> 2. Install sql*net client on client machine.
> 3. Use sql*net or net8 easy config to help you configure your client side
> tnsnames.ora.
> 4. Use tnsping to verify that you can get to the server from the client.
> tnsping db_alias_name 10
>
> 5. Try sql*plus from the client
> sqlplus system/manager_at_db_alias_name
>
> If this step works, you have connectivity. If your apps do not connect
> then, it is a problem with your apps or you have the wrong version of the
> client installed.
>
> J
> rpuffer_at_my-deja.com wrote in message <7ph426$tjd$1_at_nnrp1.deja.com>...
> >Hi..
> >
> >I am having trouble connecting an 8.0.5 client (actually Designer) to
> >connect to an 8.1.5 Server (and the technet download site isn't working
> >currently so I can't try 8.0.5)..
> >
> >I have tried to use SQLNet to setup the tnsnames file which didn't
> >work..
> >
> >I then cut the tnsnames file from the 8i client piece I have setup
> >(which can connect to the 8.1.5 server), this didn't work either..
> >
> >Any ideas.. is it even possible?
> >
> >Bob P
> >
> >
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Received on Thu Aug 19 1999 - 22:30:37 CDT