> ORA-01041 internal error. hostdef extension doesn't exist.

> Everything was okay with the version 8.0.3.  The problem started when I
> upgraded my server to version 8.1.5.

> Any idea?  Clues?

> Thanks

> PS.:

> DLL32: SQLORA8.DLL
> VENDOR INIT: ORACLIENT8.DLL

> bde version: 5.01

> Has anyone seen this before.  I have a client running Oracle 8.0.5 on
> Open VMS that cannot install my software because he constantly gets
> this message.

> I have found a few hits on Oracle and the WEB in general that take
> about this but don't come with a solution.   I've contacted Oracle and
> well, Oracle support leaves much to be desired.

> ORA-01041 Hostdef extension not found

> Any more info would be very helpful.

> Steve

>a description of mine from february 2000 in this newsgroup:

>Gabriel,

>first you have to install the Oracle 8 client software on your client
>maschine (I'm sure you know that). Then you have to create / modify your
>TNSNames file using the Net8Assistant (Start/Programs/Oracle 8.../Network
>Administration/Net8Assistant). In this tool you have to add entries for your
>Host (Server) and for your Oracle instance on that host. Then use the Test
>button to check the connection (use internal/oracle as user/pw, not
>scott/tiger).

>Best Regards
>Robbi