Re: Client Installation on pre-existed Database server

"Robin" <litomail_at_softhome.net> wrote:

>Hi, I want to install Oracle8i 817 (Client - programmer installation) on my
>Windows2000. But I have already had Oracle8i 817 server running. I noticed
>that Client installation has many components which have already existed from
>my previous server installation. I am afraid the client installation will
>overwrite the same component and causing problems.

Oracle's Installer is not in the same league as Microsoft installers. :-)

>Is it okay to proceed the client installation or I need another computer
>which has no Oracle product installed?

Yes. The Installer will "upgrade/re-install" you existing components. As you have 817 installed and installing from an 817 CD, these components will essentially remain untouched - your configuration files like TNSNAMES.ORA should also remain intact.

The better way to install is to select the custom option (which is what I always use). The Installer will detect and check existing components on the product/component tree list. Scroll down and select Pro*C - uncheck any other components that you do not need installed (e.g. Pro*Cobol).

As far as I can recall, existing components will not be re-installed. Or if they are checked for re-installing, you can simply uncheck them - either way, it will not "damage" your existing installation.

That should be it - click okay, then have a beer or go and terrorise those VB coders who think they are real programmers.

--
Billy