Re: Newbie question: is it ok to use 8i client with 9i server?

From: Vladimir M. Zakharychev <bob_at_dpsp-yes.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 21:30:19 +0300
Message-ID: <a4jjtb$f6r$1@babylon.agtel.net>

There are known bugs in 8i <-> 9i crossconnect. Not sure if this is related to 9i client being unable to connect to 8i or vice-versa. Anyway, this not a good idea to use 8i client to connect to 9i database - 8i client does not support the new features of 9i.

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"Adam Monsen" <adamm_at_wazamatta.com> wrote in message news:u6onj9hs1mku67_at_corp.supernews.com...


> First off, I apologize if my question is in a FAQ/link/manual. If this

> is the case, please direct me to the relevant FAQs/links/manuals/etc.

> 

> Is it a bad idea to use the Oracle 8i (8.1.7) client to connect to a 9i (9.0.1)

> database? Why?

Received on Fri Feb 15 2002 - 12:30:19 CST