Re: SQL*Net version 1 vs. version 2

Todd Owers wrote:
>
> Is SQL*Net version 1 a 16-bit product? And is SQL*Net version 2 a 32-bit
> product?
>
> When connecting to an Oracle database through ODBC, I understand that a
> 32-bit application requires a 32-bit ODBC driver and a 32-bit SQL*Net layer.
> Similarly, a 16-bit application requires a 16-bit ODBC driver and a 16-bit
> SQL*Net layer.
>
> I am trying to establish a connection from an Access97 application to Oracle
> Server 7.2.2.4.0. The client machine has SQL*Net 1.1.9.0A, and can connect
> to the database using SQL*Plus. However, the client machine cannot connect
> to the database from the Access97 application.
>
> I am speculating that the problem arises because a 32-bit application
> (Access 97) is using a 16-bit SQL*Net layer (SQL*Net 1.1.9.0A).
>
> If this is correct, I presume I need to install SQL*Net version 2. If so,
> will SQL*Net version 2 interfere with another 16-bit application that uses
> the existing SQL*Net?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Todd Owers
> toddo_at_gcr1.com

Do not use SQLNET V1 for ANYTHING new. Its dead. Use V2 only. Received on Sun Jan 17 1999 - 01:32:06 CET