hi guys,
I'm trying to install Oracle9i Application Server, and when it comes to the portal configuration part and when i provide the connection information (HOST:PORT NUMBER:CONNECTION STRING), a message pops up stating that it can not connect to the database.

well i can connect to the database from the same machine where i'm installing the application server using "system" user, but as "sys" user i have to connect as a sysdba.

what can i do?

thanks in advance.