Behavopur differences between 9i and 11g client - error vs. hang
The Issue:
When a database is unavailable or an invalid connection string is used (by invalid I mean a wrong host, port or service name is used) the application using a 9i client receives the error instantly, but an application using the 11g client does not receive the error and the application basically hangs. We have shown that the database used, weather a 9i or 11g database did not influence the behaviour but the client did
When a database is unavailable or an invalid connection string is used (by invalid I mean a wrong host, port or service name is used) the application using a 9i client receives the error instantly, but an application using the 11g client does not receive the error and the application basically hangs. We have shown that the database used, weather a 9i or 11g database did not influence the behaviour but the client did
Test performed and results:
With the 2 environments (win2003-9i and win2008-11g) and a 9i database and 11g database at disposal, the following tests have been performed - see the table below.
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