Many IT departments kept backup ISO images of Oracle 8.1.7 on internal file servers. The typical filename is Oracle817Client_Win32.zip or 817_win32_client.zip . Inside, you should see setup.exe , Disk1 folder, etc.
The installer will copy files and run network configuration assistants. You may be asked for the "Net8 Configuration Assistant" – you can run it now or later.
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MYDB = (DESCRIPTION = (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = 192.168.1.100)(PORT = 1521)) (CONNECT_DATA = (SID = ORCL)) )
For connecting to Oracle 8.1.7 databases from Windows 10, a better choice may be Oracle Instant Client 10.2.0.5. It retains backward compatibility with 8i databases better than 19c. Download from Oracle’s archive section (free, requires OTN account). Many IT departments kept backup ISO images of Oracle 8
A: Oracle Technology Network still hosts the Oracle 8i documentation archive. Search for "Oracle 8i Documentation Library" on Oracle’s help center.
: Oracle 8.1.7 is long past its end-of-life. Oracle removes software from public download areas once it is no longer supported. Official Request The installer will copy files and run network
sqlplus system/password@MYDB