Re: Oracle 8.1.7 Standard Edition and WebDB

From: Fred Pierce <fpierce_at_avialantic.com>
Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 09:38:10 -0400
Message-ID: <3CF4D9C2.746B6F71@avialantic.com>

My random readings have disclosed that it is theoretically possible to upgrade a webdb app to Portal, but it depends on how much is invested in the webdb app whether it's worth the effort. I haven't seen any evidence that anyone has actually done it and it's practically a FAQ on Metalink. Doc 139853.1 describes upgrading to Portal3.0.6.6.5 (whatever that is) but of course all this involves licensing IAS etc. which is a big jump from simple webdb.

Now that I think about it, the webdb portion is its own version - 2.2 was the last as I recall. Has nothing to do with the server version so if you have a webdb CD with the 8.1.6 set it should be fine. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much/any support or info on webdb available - it was the latest greatest thing a few years ago but dropped abruptly when it metamorphosed into Portal. The Portal Center on Technet might have some helpful info - try the forum in particular.

fdp

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Chloe Crowder wrote:
>
> Hi
> I'm trying to move a database & application from an Oracle 8.1.6 environment
> to 8.1.7. The application uses WebDB. I've looked in the documentation and
> it refers to a WebDB CD, which we don't seem to have. Is it hidden on
> another disk, or do we have something missing? Could I safely use the 8.1.6
> disk?
>
> TIA
>
> Chloe Crowder
> The British Library

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