Oracle 8i client against 9i server

Hello, we use a rather thick client to access an Oracle database. Both client and server is 8i. We are now planning to upgrade the server (running on Linux) to 9i (rel 1). Do we need to replace all 8i clients on the laptops (microsoft) (100+) to 9i clients?? Or is the 8i client certified to run against a 9i database?? Hi,
Net8 should be compatible "over the wire" with other versions of Net, check with Oracle to be sure.
What you should worry about is the 3rd party software compatibility with Oracle Client (this controls if you can upgrade/change the clients Oracle Client software). Perhaps they haven't certified their software with 9i?
Hth,
Fredrik

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Aman.... wrote:
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