Re: Oracle question...

You have to install the Oracle client on the same box and compile PHP --with-oci8=PATH_TO_ORACLE_HOME. Then you can use the OCI8 functions to connect to instances you have defined in your tnsnames. Mike > I can't seem to find a way to connect to an Oracle 8.16 database on a remote > server. I have a linux box running 4.2.2 and the oracle database sits on a > seperate Solaris box. I could use ODBC, but I can't seem to find a FREE > odbc driver for oracle. > > Does anyone have anything to offer? Did I miss a PHP function that does > this? > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Tim Nields ****************************************************************** This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction, unless specifically agreed otherwise. All market prices, data and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Capital Institutional Services, Inc. Capital Institutional Services, Inc. accepts no liability for any errors or omissions arising as a result of transmission. Use of this communication by other than intended recipients is prohibited. ******************************************************************