Re: Connecting Developer 2000 to PO8

[Quoted] [Quoted] You do not need to use SQL*Net or set up listeners etc. You should be able toaccess the database using a username and paswword eg scott/tiger with no connect string specified. You do not have to use a TCP/IP loopback or anything.

Scott.
scott.crawford_at_portfolio.co.uk

Richard Kessler wrote:

> Have obtained trial versions of Personal Oracle 8
> and Developer 2000 in order to get ready for the 'FORMS'
> class. PO8 seems to be installed ok. The SQL Plus features
> work and can log into SQL Plus as SYS, SYSTEM, SCOTT and
> as a new user I created. Have installed Developer and
> am attempting to get the Build Forms module to connect
> to the PO8 database, but no luck. Cannot log in as any
> of the above users. Have tried playing with Oracle Net8
> Easy Config, and SQL Net Easy Configuration but no luck,
> I don't know what I am doing. This is on a stand alone
> Win95 PC, no networking, but TCPIP is installed. The menu
> calls the Developer Developer 2000 R2.1 and the about Forms
> says forms is version (32bit) 5.0.6.8.0. The SQL Plus is
> version 8.0.4.0.0. By the way, I have started the database.
> Where do I look for instructions on getting Developer
> to talk to the PO8 database ??
> TIA
> Richard Kessler
> rakessler_at_mindspring.com
Received on Thu Jan 20 2000 - 11:47:48 CET