Re: Install Oracle 9i DB rel 2 and 9iDs rel 2 on a single Win XP Home PC

On 24 May 2005 11:28:40 -0700, "Maz" <mazfortune_at_hotmail.com> wrote:

>I have successfully installed 9i DB and would like to install the
>developer tools so as I can develop my skills and hopefully take the
>exams! However, when I install the tools (in a different home
>directory) the installer asks me to set up my directory service.
>
>As i do not have active directory I select oracle internet directory.
>It then asks me for the Host name. I assumed this was the name of my
>computer but when i enter this and select ok it states it could not
>connect.
>
>How do i set this up and where can i find the information i need? I am
>a network novice and do not have a clue about setting up the
>tnsnames.ora files. Any help would be appreciated.

First of all: Oracle does not support Win XP Home Edition. So basically you are on your own.
Secondly, Oracle has never recommended running the database server and application server from one single server. Thirdly, if you set up localhost correctly (which basically boils down to setting it in the hosts file) you should be able to connect. Please notify this group when your system slows down to a crawl, starts smoking, or raises a white flag.

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Sybrand Bakker, Senior Oracle DBA