Re: Configuring Oracle 8.1.6 in XP

On Sat, 18 Jan 2003 10:55:24 +0100, "Sergio" <negpfe_at_usuarios.retecal.es> wrote:

> I'm trying to configure Listner.ora, tnsnames.ora and sqlnet.ora files:
>
> I'm tired doing changes in these files, and always I get the ORA-12571
>(writer packet
>failure) and ORA-12560 (Protocol adapter error) errors. Please, help!!!
>
> I'm looking for a person who has installed Oracle 8i in a XP platform,
>because maybe, I could get the same configuration in these files
>(Listener.ora, tnsnames.ora and sqlnet.ora).
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Sergio.

8.1.6 is desupported and has never been certified by Oracle for XP. It is well known downwards compatibility is not Microsoft's forte. I'm afraid you are on your own. The first certified version is 9i for XP *Professional*

Regard

Sybrand Bakker, Senior Oracle DBA

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