You need to install the client software on the other machine. It sounds
like you have not installed the right protocol and configured the
tnsnames.ora file. I assume you are using tcp to connect.
Jim
"J." <youhavewon_at_home.com> wrote in message
news:39c37f31.46120855_at_news.telusplanet.net...
> My problem is I have Oracle running fine on Win2k and can
> connect on the SAME computer using SQL Plus.
>
> However when i'm on another computer trying to use SQL Plus and
> connecting with the SAME values that work locally.. I get
> 12514: unable to resolve SERVICE_NAME ...
> 12560: protocol adapter error.
>
> I just wanna be able to connect from this computer (Win98) to my
> database so I can learn .. I'm getting really pissed cause Win2k is my
> GF's computer and she doesn't like me on it :)
>
> Thanks guys,
> J.C.
>
Received on Sat Sep 16 2000 - 09:41:24 CDT
