Re: Linked Server . . . again

You are so right--thanks for pointing out my lack of clarity.

Oracle version is 8.1.6
The exact message is:

Error 7399: OLE DB provider 'MSDAORA' reported an error.

"Sybrand Bakker" <postbus_at_sybrandb.demon.nl> wrote in message news:a20d28ee.0110120308.abace86_at_posting.google.com...
> "the masked avenger" <sued_at_hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:<Vgtx7.449$fE2.133654711_at_newssvr12.news.prodigy.com>...
> > I installed Oracle 8i client on SQL Server 7.0 machine. I can connect
> > through the ODBC connection. I created the linked server connection.
When
> > I try to connect, I get a "MSDAORA" error message. Any thoughts on
this?
> > TIA--
>
> Sure,
>
> Always include
> - the *exact* version of your Oracle software, three digits and two
> dots, so 5! keystrokes
> - the *exact* error message instead of "a MSDAORA message"
>
> Do not expect people here
> - are clairvoyant or paranormal
> - have a crystal ball
>
> When you don't meet these minimal requirements, please don't expect
> sensible answers.
>
> Regards,
>
> Sybrand Bakker
> Senior Oracle DBA
Received on Fri Oct 12 2001 - 19:59:26 CDT