Oracle Client

To configure an Oracle Client on your testing host, first register and download a copy of Oracle from: http://www.oracle.com

Run the executable and select Client install only.

Once installed click on:

• Start   --> Programs

            --> Oracle - orahome92

            --> Configurations and Migration Tools

            --> Net Configuration Assistant

• Select --> Local Net Service Name Configuration

• Select --> Add

• Select version of Oracle

• Add    --> Service Name (Obtained from WinSID)

• Select --> TCP for Communication Preferences

• Select --> Hostname

• Select --> Port no. (1521 by default)

• Select --> Yes (To perform a test)

Note: - If the test fails change login credentials to those obtained from OScanner/OAT)

• Reinsert --> Net Service Name

• Close the Configuration Assistant.

Note:- I used Oracle 9i as I had a copy already.