Re: Two different Oracle versions on one server?

From: Ban Spam <ban-spam_at_operamail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2002 18:41:11 GMT
Message-ID: <Xns926E76E4D78BFSunnySD@68.6.19.6>

Rick Denoire <100.17706_at_germanynet.de> wrote in news:0hnvlucdb3q0kpj4p62nf9hhhfj6k545r5_at_4ax.com:

> Hello
>
> We are setting up a test environment for Oracle. Our production
> systems use Version 8.1.7, but we would like to experiment with the
> newest versions, and at the same time, keep a test copy of the DB
> (8.1.7) on this server for development purposes.
>
> Is it possible to:
> a) have both versions installed without problems?

YES
> b) have both versions running at the same time?

YES
>
> This should end up in a question of environment variables, but it is
> possible not viable in practice. Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks
>
> Rick

I've had systems with FOUR different version of Oracle installed with all four instances available at the same time.

HTH & YMMV HAND! Received on Sun Aug 18 2002 - 13:41:11 CDT