Find Oracle client version

hi guys,
How can you find which Oracle client version does SAP 4.6D is using to connect with Oracle.
is there any file or Parameter setting available for this.
Thanks.
Chandra

Hello,
I'm afraid that the answer given by Samrat Dangeti is incorrect.
V$VERSION tells you the version of the RDBMS ( Oracle Database ) not the version of the client used by SAP.
Please, check the following thread on the Oracle Forum where this is being clarified.
How do I check the oracle client version?
Message was edited by:
Fidel Vales

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