Re: Install Oracle 9i DB rel 2 and 9iDs rel 2 on a single Win XP Home PC

Sybrand Bakker wrote:
> On 24 May 2005 11:28:40 -0700, "Maz" <mazfortune_at_hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >I have successfully installed 9i DB and would like to install the
> >developer tools so as I can develop my skills and hopefully take the
> >exams! However, when I install the tools (in a different home
> >directory) the installer asks me to set up my directory service.
> >
> >As i do not have active directory I select oracle internet
directory.
> >It then asks me for the Host name. I assumed this was the name of my
> >computer but when i enter this and select ok it states it could not
> >connect.
> >
> >How do i set this up and where can i find the information i need? I
am
> >a network novice and do not have a clue about setting up the
> >tnsnames.ora files. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> First of all: Oracle does not support Win XP Home Edition. So
> basically you are on your own.
> Secondly, Oracle has never recommended running the database server
and
> application server from one single server.
> Thirdly, if you set up localhost correctly (which basically boils
down
> to setting it in the hosts file) you should be able to connect.
> Please notify this group when your system slows down to a crawl,
> starts smoking, or raises a white flag.
>

So if I install XP Professional and partition the drive so as to install the DB on one and the developer tools on another could this work and be easier to setup?

Thanks
>
> --
> Sybrand Bakker, Senior Oracle DBA
Received on Tue May 24 2005 - 14:12:27 CDT