Re: Oracle Homes on NT

Jeremy Van Veelen wrote:
>
> We have Oracle 8.1.6 server installed on our NT Server. Now we have
> installed Oracle 8.0.3 client with Pro*C (into a different home) and ever
> since then the 8.1.6 instance has been down. Is there a major
> incompatibility issue here? Is there a way I can resolve this issue?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Jeremy Van Veelen
> please add j_ to the beginning of my email address if you wish to reply
> directly to me.

In general, the version of oracle up to 8.0.6 should be installed first. The 8.1.x binaries should be installed afterward. Its best if they share a common %ORACLE_BASE% - e.g.

D:\Oracle

	  \Admin
	  \Ora80
	  \Ora81

You might adjust the DEFAULT HOME with the Oracle_Home selector.

hth,

Paul Received on Tue May 08 2001 - 23:50:18 CDT