Re: Why it doesn't start ?

From: DA Morgan <damorgan_at_exesolutions.com>
Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 13:22:41 -0800
Message-ID: <3E1C96A1.BA3FAF83@exesolutions.com>

mz wrote:

> Hello guys, i've a question about oracle server!
> I've installed succesfully oracle 9i on my linux box (rh 8.0), in fact i've
> connected to server from my pc . After rebooted the linux box oracle doesn't
> start ! i've checked /etc/oratab and it's all ok. if i try to use dbstart i
> reecive this message :" ORA-12162: TNS:service name is incorrectly specified
> " . tnsnames.ora is correct . Why ???
> I've no idea !
>
> Thanx in advance
>
> Ian

What user installed Oracle?
What user is trying to connect?
Can you connect using ./sqlplus /nolog?
What are the environment variables set up for each in .profile? Is the listener started? lsnrctl start?
And finally ... did you install by carefully following the instructions on the CD or just wing it?

Daniel Morgan Received on Wed Jan 08 2003 - 15:22:41 CST