Can ODP.NET be used with an Oracle8, Oracle8i, or Oracle9i Release 1 client?
No. You need to use the Oracle9i Release 2 or higher client. Q: What do I need to have installed on my client machine to have ODP.NET work? A: You will require the following: • Windows Operating Sytem • 32-bit: Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate Editions), Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 • 64-bit AMD64/EM64T: Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2003 R2 x64, or Windows XP x64 • 64-bit Itanium: Windows Server 2003 • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 or higher • Oracle9i Client Release 2 (9.2) or higher (included with ODP.NET installation) • Oracle Net Services (included with ODP.NET installation) • Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server, Release 2 (9.2) or higher. This is required for applications using distributed transacations. Q: Is 64-bit ODP.NET supported? A: 64-bit ODP.NET for 64-bit Windows x64 (AMD64 and EM64T) and for 64-bit Windows Itanium can be downloaded here. Q: How do I use distributed transactio