There is no reason why you should not or can not have the Client software in the same O_H as the Server. {A server install automatically installs the client, in any case. In 8.1.7, only Pro*C does not get installed -- it has to be installed seperately as a client install -- but can still be in the same O_H} What problem did you encounter or hear of when applying Patches ? There can be certain configurations where you have to have a seperate install because you need to run seperate versions -- eg Oracle Apps R11 links against 8.0.6 libraries while the Database is 8.1.7. When you are upgrading your database on a server you might just to upgrade the server first and gradually upgrade your clients. Hemant At 01:57 PM Tuesday, you wrote: >Hi, >Is it advisable to have ORACLE_DATABASE and ORACLE_CLIENT in same >ORACLE_HOME.SOme time back I had asked this question but I didnt get any >reply plz reply this time.I remember some problem related to this while >applying Patches. >Thanks >Deep >---------------------------------------------------------------- >Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com >---------------------------------------------------------------- >To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. >-- >Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ >FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html >----------------------------------------------------------------- Hemant K Chitale Oracle 9i Database Administrator Certified Professional http://hkchital.tripod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html -----------------------------------------------------------------