You have to remember that 64-bit kernels are capable of running both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. Maybe when they say '32-bit OS', they mean a kernel with the supporting libraries capable of running both 32-bit and 64-bit apps?
Axton Grams On 2/7/07, Tony Worthington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I think Linux x86-64 is in reference to 64 bit hardware, running 32 bit OS + 32 bit DB -- Tony Worthington [EMAIL PROTECTED] 262-703-5911 "Grooms, Frederick W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: "Action Request System discussion list(ARSList)" <arslist@ARSLIST.ORG> 02/07/2007 02:17 PM Please respond to arslist@ARSLIST.ORG To arslist@ARSLIST.ORG cc Subject Re: Compatibility Matrix with Oracle 32-bit Client under a Linux 64-bit OS ** Am I crazy or does Oracle's answers seem contradictory? The answer to a is in conflict with point 2 and point 4 of the note. The answer to c is confusing. Isn't Linux x86-64 a 64 bit O/S (the 32 bit version is just Linux x86)? Fred From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Easter, David Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 2:08 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: Compatibility Matrix with Oracle 32-bit Client under a Linux 64-bit OS ** Hi All, This is the information that I've received from our partner representative at Oracle. a) Does Oracle support a 32-bit Oracle client communicating with a 64-bit database? Yes, provided that the 32bit Oracle client resides on a 32bit OS b) Does Oracle support a 32-bit Oracle client communicating with a 64-bit database on Linux x86_64? Yes, provided that the 32bit Oracle client resides on a 32bit OS and the 64bit database runs on a 64bit OS c) Does Oracle support a 32-bit database on Linux x86_64? Yes, Oracle 32-bit database running on Linux x86-64 with a 32-bit OS is supported. Running Oracle 32-bit on Linux x86-64 with 64-bit OS is not supported. A 32bit database requires a 32bit OS if running on AMD64 or EM64T hardware, 32bit databases are not supported on Itaninun --- see metalink certify information d) Does Oracle support a 32-bit Oracle client communicating with a 32-bit database on Linux x86_64? Yes, provided that the 32bit Oracle client resides on a 32bit OS, 32bit database on AMD64 or EM64T require a 32bit OS oracle metalink note 32/64 bit information 182999.1 All Server and O/S versions without 64-bit notations indicate 32-bit versions. The 64-bit O/S is capable of running programs that were compiled on a 32-bit O/S and 64-bit O/S. The 32-bit O/S runs only programs that were compiled on a 32-bit O/S. This is called Binary Compatible. A 32-bit application will work on both a 32-bit and 64-bit O/S, whereas a 64-bit application will only work on a 64-bit O/S. Note, however, that relinking must occur on the O/S version that the application was compiled, as this affects patch sets. Note: One caveat, if the Server product is 64-bit then 64-bit hardware (processors) is required. Note: These statements do not necessarily apply to Oracle on Windows O/S's, Itanium or AMD64/EM64T based Platforms. See Certify for specific information Thanks, -David J. Easter Sr. Product Manager, Service Management Business Unit BMC Software, Inc. From: Easter, David Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 7:54 AM To: 'arslist@ARSLIST.ORG' Subject: RE: Compatibility Matrix with Oracle 32-bit Client under a Linux 64-bit OS > We are going to contact Oracle for clarification but, as the information you have has come from them, I suspect we already have the answer. Actually, Oracle is checking this for BMC and the documentation provided by Oracle may have been a "mis-interpretation" (Oracle's words). I'll post more when a definitive answer is received. Thanks, -David J. Easter Sr. Product Manager, Service Management Business Unit BMC Software, Inc. From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike James Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 1:49 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: AW: Compatibility Matrix with Oracle 32-bit Client under a Linux 64-bit OS ** Hallo Fred, thanks for the Link. Here the Statement we received from BMC. The is no version of ARS that will run with 64-bit database connectivity. Remedy is a 32-bit application that requires the Oracle 32-bit client software. Future versions of ARS will support 64-bit connectibity but this will be in a future major release. It is not going to happen in a patch to the current versions. The information received from our product management team so far suggests that Oracle supported the 32-bit client on x86_64 Linux at the time the compatibilty matrix was created, but that they no longer support this combination. We are going to contact Oracle for clarification but, as the information you have has come from them, I suspect we already have the answer. Therefore, the options for your customer are; * use the 32-bit version of Linux * use the 64-bit version of Linux and the 32-bit Oracle client. This may not be supported by Oracle but this does not necessarily mean it will not work. This combination was used to develop and test ARS on the 64-bit Linux platform by BMC and it has passed our QA procedure. * wait for a 64-bit version of ARS. I have no information on when this may be available but you should not expect it in the near future. Regards Mike Von: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Grooms, Frederick W Gesendet: Freitag, 2. Februar 2007 15:41 An: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Betreff: Re: Compatibility Matrix with Oracle 32-bit Client under a Linux 64-bit OS ** I'm not sure what you are looking for ... I just went to the Oracle downloads site http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/database/oracle10g/index.html and found 2 Linux downloads - Oracle Database 10g Release 2 (10.2.0.1.0) for Linux x86-64 - Oracle Database 10g Release 2 (10.2.0.1.0) for Linux x86 You should be able to run the x86 (32 bit) client on the 64 bit RedHat. Fred From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike James Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 5:57 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Compatibility Matrix with Oracle 32-bit Client under a Linux 64-bit OS ** Good Morning All, Has anyone tried to install ARS (7.01) in a 64-bit Red Hat AS4 environment with Oracle Client 10gR2? It seems that there maybe support problems with Oracle 32-bit Client under a 64-bit OS. The case maybe that Oracle does not offer support for a 32bit Client for a 64bit Linux OS. Although this is listed in the compatibility matrix, can anyone confirm this? BMC requires a configuration which is not supported by the DB vendor. 1. a supported ARS environment with RHEL4 64-Bit 32-Bit Oracle Client ARS 7.0.1 which may not be supported from Oracle side. 2. a supported oracle environment RHEL4 64-Bit 64-Bit Oracle Client ARS 7.0.1 which may not be supported from BMC side Can anyone shed any light on this situation? Best Regards Mike __20060125_______________________This posting was submitted with HTML in it___ __20060125_______________________This posting was submitted with HTML in it___ __20060125_______________________This posting was submitted with HTML in it___ __20060125_______________________This posting was submitted with HTML in it___ __20060125_______________________This posting was submitted with HTML in it___ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This is a transmission from Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. and may contain information which is confidential and proprietary. 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