Re: SQL*NET2 and NET8

I heard from a developer that the 8i version of Net8 isn't compatible with SQL*Net2.3.

Is this true?

Thanks.

Pat

Roger Jackson wrote:

> I asked myself this question a few months ago.
>
> This document was obtained off Oracle's support site (Metalink).
>
> Problem Description:
> ====================
>
> Is Net8 compatible with SQL*Net 2.x and what specific versions of SQL*Net
> will
> Net8 function with?
>
> Problem Explanation:
> ====================
>
> You are considering upgrading all clients to Net8 and are concerned
> with compatibility issues with Sqlnet 2.x version listeners.
>
> Search Words:
> =============
>
> Sqlnet 2.3
> Sqlnet 2.2
> Sqlnet 2.1
> Compatible
> Compatibility
> Net8
>
> Solution: NET 8 IS BACKWARD COMPATIBILE WITH SQL*NET VERSIONS 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
>
> Solution Description:
> =====================
>
> Backward Compatibility
> ======================
>
> Net 8 is the successor to SQL*Net version 2. Net8 is fully backward
> compatible, over the wire, with all currently "supported" production
> releases of SQL*Net version 2.x (2.1, 2.2 and 2.3). Net8 clients can
> interact with either SQL*Net v2.x or Net8 services, and SQL*Net v2.x
> clients can interact Net8 services. The Net8 Listener supports both
> Oracle7 and Oracle8 databases allowing for only one Listener per node
> or multiple Listeners per node if configured properly.
>
> Solution Explanation:
> =====================
>
> Although Net 8 is fully backward compatible with SQL*Net v2, there are
> some migration considerations. See the Oracle Net8 Administrator's Guide.
>
> NOTE: Previous releases of SQL*Net included several documents. With the
> release of Net8, however, all generic documentation for the product is
> included in the Oracle Net8 Administrator's Guide. Net8 error messages
> are included in the Oracle8 Server Error Messages document.
>
> Solution References:
> ====================
>
> Oracle Net8 Administrator's Guide
>
> <ujank_at_gmx.net> wrote in message news:391A8A4F.5947F1FB_at_gmx.net...
> > I have one question , I have to migrate several databases from Oracle
> > 7.x SQL*NET2 to Oracle 8.0.5.
> > My question is , are the clients able to access the server when the
> > client is running Net2 and the server is running Net 8 ?
> >
Received on Thu May 11 2000 - 00:00:00 CDT