Re: 9i Client install on 8i Server running machine

On 7 Mar 2006 10:26:51 -0800, "Aaron" <aaronvi_at_terra.es> wrote:

>Kaixo!
>
>I need to start a project using .NET on the client and Oracle 8i on the
>server side. I have ODP.NET, but the problem i have is that my
>development workstation is also the oracle 8i server (don't ask...) So:
>
>- In order to use the ODP.NET I need at least Oracle Client 9i
>installed.
>- The client i have now is, as this machine is running the Oracle 8i
>server, the Oracle 8i client.
>
>The question is:
>
>Could I install 9i Client in a machine running 8i Server and with the
>8i Client and tools installed on it?
>

Yes, provided you install the 9i client in a *different* Oracle Home
>I think I´m going to be in trouble if I do this, so what else could i
>do to install the ODP.NET on this machine?

Follow up the installation instructions provided in html carefully.

>
>Thanks!

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Sybrand Bakker, Senior Oracle DBA