Re: Which SQL*Net version to use?

From: Jason Wells <jason.wells_at_tapestry.com>
Date: 1996/05/02
Message-ID: <3189687A.51BB_at_tapestry.com>#1/1


Petri Riipinen wrote:
>
> Hi there.
>
> In the Oracle WG Server 7.1 for NW there are two
> version of SQL*Net: 1.1 and 2.1 (if my memory serves
> me right...).

That's correct. Acutally, the 2.x version is usually 2.2 or higher.  

> Why should I choose one over the other? I'm
> usually accustomed to using the latest version,
> but I guess there is a reason why both of these
> version are on the CD.
>
> So, any ideas?

SQL*Net 1 is thrown in for legacy Oracle stuff that requires it, or for people who don't know how to do SQL*Net 2 yet. If you have a fresh Oracle install, go with SQL*Net 2.  

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Received on Thu May 02 1996 - 00:00:00 CEST

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