sqlplus login error

[dkunecke]

I get the following error when trying to connect through sqlplus.

Enter user-name: system
Enter password:
ERROR:
ORA-01034: ORACLE not available

any help?

server is 8.1.6.0

[sreddy]

Your database is not up and running, thats what that means...

[kmesser]

If this is a personal Oracle installed on a PC, there will be a "Start Database" option on your start menu.

In any case, you can connect in SQL*PLUS as SYSDBA and start the database.

USER: sys as sysdba
PWD: change_on_install


once connected:

startup


This is a very simple explanation for what can be a complex process. I'm assuming this is a test or learning database that will not be depended upon by anyone other than you . . .

[Edited by kmesser on 03-25-2001 at 01:11 PM]