Re: 16 bit Application Connection Problem

Frederick Koo wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am desperately looking for an answer to the following question:
>
> Under NT4.0 Workstation and Personal Oracle for NT, on the same machine,
> how does one connect to Oracle using TCP/IP loopback to the NT4.0 Oracle
> database with a 16 bit SQL*NET TCP/IP driver (note the standard oracle
> connection uses 32 bit TNS). We want to be able to do this, so that we
> can connect the current production version of Cognos Impromptu (V3.5)
> which is only 16bit, to the 32bit Oracle database all running on the
> same portable.
>
> Any valuable input would be appreciated!

Frederick,

[Quoted] 16 Bit and 32 Bit SQL*Net will work to access your Database. If you're using TCP/IP make sure that you have installed the TCP/IP Services on the NT Machine. Your TNSNAMES.ORA file must be setup well and you are in need of an 16 Bit ODBC Driver.

Hope this helps

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Detlev Goebel

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