Re: problem starting sqlpus - ??

What operating system?

Is ORA-01034 the only error message you receive?

Daniel Morgan

Cecil D'Souza wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have finally managed to install Oracle 8i 8.1.6 successfully - no
> errors and everything worked well. I created the database and although
> it took years, it was finally created.
>
> Then the documentation asked me to install the patchset for 8.1.6 rel 2.
>
> (patchset 8.1.6.2.1)
>
> I downloaded the patchset and installed it correctly. It even said
> successful.
> Then I rebooted the machine for the install to take effect and now it
> does not work.
>
> # Svrmgl and that comes up with the SVRMGL>
> # lsnrctl and that works properly as well..
>
> # sqlplus - asks for username and password and then says oracle not
> available ORA-01034
>
> Would you know why this has happened?.
> Probably, Should I execute catalog.sql and catproc.sql?.
> I still would not be able to do that unless SQLPLUS comes up!!.
>
> Your help is appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Cecil
Received on Sun Feb 03 2002 - 08:48:31 CST