> 8.1.7 on Dell W2000 server. > > When I try to login via sqlplus I get this: > > ORA-01034 Oracle not available > ORA-27101 shared memory realm doesn't exist > > Then I get: > > Login: > Password: > > And this error: > ORA-12560 TNS: protocol adapter error. > > Any ideas as to what the problem is?
Your Oracle instance is DOWN: you need to run "svrmgrl", then "connect internal", then "startup". (you can also run ORADIM with some parameter ...) ciao carlo -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Carlo Vaccari INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).