in reply to Using Oracle9i

The latest versions of DBI and DBD::Oracle will do the trick.

Update: In my haste I can see that I did not read the entire question. I thought you were asking if there was an Oracle 9i version of DBI & DBD::Oracle for Solaris. I missed the point about using your Windows box as the client. Thankfully other monks did read your question fully and have offered some good suggestions.

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Re: Re: Using Oracle9i
by UnderMine (Friar) on Nov 22, 2002 at 16:53 UTC
    Remember that you need to install the Oracle client libraries in order to install DBD::Oracle.

    For use on windows there are some simpler ways of installing perl ie ActivePerl rather that going to the CPAN source. But be careful as these are often compiled against the Oracle 8i/7 libraries so you may need to install this version

    Hope it helps
    UnderMine

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Re: Re: Using Oracle9i
by ljbailey (Initiate) on Nov 22, 2002 at 16:51 UTC
    Vek, will DBD-Oracle-1.12 and DBI-1.30 work on both Solaris 5.8 and Windows/2000? Larry
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      You do not need to install Perl, DBI or DBD::Oracle on your server unless you wish to run scripts on this server.

      Oracle clients talk to the server via a propritry set of protocols (TNS, Net8 etc) which sit on top of you normal network layer (ie TCP/IP).

      Hope this Helps
      UnderMine

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      DBI 1.30 and DBD::Oracle 1.12 will work on Solaris 5.8. Not 100% sure about Win2k.

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