Re: Oracle client 8.1.7 kernel settings on AIX and Solaris

From: Howard J. Rogers <howardjr2000_at_yahoo.com.au>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 00:23:02 +1100
Message-ID: <pan.2003.03.11.13.23.00.54943@yahoo.com.au>

On Tue, 11 Mar 2003 05:14:44 +0000, Mark van Huijstee wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have 2 question concerning an Oracle Client (8.1.7) installation on
> both Solaris and AIX :
>
> Solaris :
> Is it required to set kernel parameters on Solaris, when only the
> Oracle client (8.1.7) is installed?
>
> AIX :
> Is it required to install/load the Oracle kernel extensions, when only
> the Oracle client (8.1.7) is installed?
>
>
> Thank you in advance for any input!
>

I'll make a bold (ie, untested) statement here, and wait for the inevitable corrections:

No.

The kernel stuff is needed when you're running an SGA. Client stuff doesn't require it at all.

(Buckles up flame-proof vest).
HJR Received on Tue Mar 11 2003 - 07:23:02 CST