On the latest Ubuntu, I have a functioning PHP 5.2.4 installation. I want to use a remote Oracle server from PHP using OCI.
I've downloaded the "Instant Client Package - Basic Lite" (Link). I've unzipped the package containing the OCI libraries to a dir but I have no idea how to tell PHP that I want to use these libraries. Predictably, I get
Fatal error: Call to undefined function oci_connect() in...
when running this code:
<?php
$conn = oci_connect('hr', 'hrpw', 'someremotehost');
?>
I don't want to recompile PHP with Oracle support. What's the fastest way to wire up PHP so that I can use Oracle? Do I need any other libaries, like the Oracle client if I want to connect to a remote Oracle instance?
You need the PHP extension, try the following on your Ubuntu:
(sudo) pecl install oci8
Make sure your php.ini's (there should be one for your Apache and one for cli php) contain extension=oci8.so afterwards. Finally, you have to restart Apache and can confirm via <?php phpinfo(); ?> that the extension is loaded.
UPDATE:
Enter something like this when it asks you for ORACLE_HOME:
instantclient,/opt/oracle/instantclient
I think setting the environment variable would be another solution. /opt/oracle... is the path I put my instantclient in. I followed some tutorial a while ago, unfortunately I can't find it anmore.
HTH
I think you'll need to make sure that the $ORACLE_HOME/lib32 is in your $LD_LIBRARY_PATH, or else add that directory to the /etc/ld.so.conf file.
In the end, I downloaded Zend Core for Oracle and that worked.
http://www.zend.com/en/products/core/for-oracle
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In order to access an remote Oracle database from php, I had to activate the extension php_oci8_12c. But when I do, it does not appear in the phpinfo().
On the other hand, I get in the php logs the error message:
[13-Jan-2017 08:39:48 UTC] PHP Warning: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic library 'c:/wamp64/bin/php/php7.0.10/ext/php_oci8_12c.dll' - %1 is not a Valid win32 application
I use php 5.6.25 and wampserver 3.0.6 (64 bit). How can I resolve this?
Well, I faced this error too and managed to fix it.
Before downloading every kind Oracle Client Version just take a look at your http://localhost/?phpinfo settings at Configure Command section.
This will tell, which version of Oracle was used to build your WAMP server.
The image above show this two lines:
"--with-pdo-oci=c:\php-sdk\oracle\x64\instantclient_12_1\sdk,shared"
"--with-oci8-12c=c:\php-sdk\oracle\x64\instantclient_12_1\sdk,shared"
Obviously tell us that InstantClient used is 64 bits.
There are two versions of InstantClient 12.1 x64: 12.1.0.2.0 and 12.1.0.1.0
I tested with 12.1.0.2.0 version and failed.
After that, I tested with old one, 12.1.0.1.0 version and worked.
Download from Instant Client for Microsoft Windows (x64) and extract the files below to "c:\oracle":
instantclient-basic-windows.x64-12.1.0.2.0.zip
instantclient-sqlplus-windows.x64-12.1.0.2.0.zip
instantclient-sdk-windows.x64-12.1.0.2.0.zip
This will create the following folder "C:\Oracle\instantclient_12_1".
Using "Windows Command Prompt" (WIN+R CMD) go to folder above and execute SQLPLUS:
sqlplus [user]/[pass]#[host]:[port]/[service]
You must be able to connect.
Finally, add the "C:\Oracle\instantclient_12_1" folder to the PATH enviroment variable, placing it on the leftmost place.
Close your WAMP server.
Yes close it, because the Enviroment Variable is only read at launch time.
So restarting the services may fail, leading you to a wrong result.
After restart, your PHPINFO would show the OCI8 and PDO_OCI loaded.
I hope it helps!
I am facing some issue while starting Apache server via XAMPP. I have installed XAMPP Version 5.6.3.
When I start the Apache server from xampp control panel, an error message is displayed as shown below:
On clicking 'OK' button, another dialog box is displayed as shown:
The thing is I wanted to use OCI instead of mysql. so I have commented out the mysql extensions and uncommented the OCI extension in php.ini file.
The php_oci8_12c.dll file is the only file available in the extensions (ext) folder of php in xampp. Hence I included the line in the php.ini as shown in the above image.
Since then I am getting this error.
I have installed instant client 12.1 as well but no luck. I also tried copying the OCI.dll from instantclient_12_1 and pasting it in c:/xampp/php and c:/xampp/apache/bin. The error still persists.
Need help..
UPDATE: I removed other oracle paths in PATH of environment variables, keeping only the instantclient path. Now I am getting this error..
Well, I've installed XAMPP 1.8.2, PHP 5.4 and Apache 2.0, and I use php_oci8_11g.dll and works fine.
You are trying use php_oci8_12g.dll, I recommend you read this link http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/dsl/technote-php-instant-12c-2088811.html with especifications for run oci12g.
I solved the issue after stuck 2-3 days .
Before follow steps Some things to remmember .
1- I am using win 8.1 64 bit .
2- Using Xampp 5.6.31 32 bit .
3- Using instaclient 12.2.0.1 64 bit (Because my win 8.1 is 64 Bit ) .
Now steps are below -
Step 1 - Download xampp 5.6.31 32 bit and install it .
Step 2 - Download and install oracle 11g R2
Step 3 - Download and install OTN (oracle instaclient 12.2.0.1 )
Extract all files in any drive in my case i have extract in C:\oracle\instaclient12.2.0.1
Add (C:\oracle\instaclient12.2.0.1 ) it to the path variables of the system. and also add new variable under variable of system with name TNS_ADMIN and put same path (C:\oracle\instaclient12.2.0.1 ) in its value .
Its time to set PHP.INI here uncomment following (see image below)
PHP.ini setup
Copy 3 files from C:\oracle\instaclient12.2.0.1 oci.dll,oraociei12.dll and oraons.dll to xampp apache\bin . by this step Unable to load dynamic library issue has been resolved .
Unable to load dynamic library issue solution
Now restart Apache on xampp and check info.php on browser . OCI8 module will appear there enable .
Enjoy !!!.
I solved the issue. The problem was that I was trying to use a 64 bit DLL(php_oci8_12g.dll) in a 32 bit PHP. I downloaded a 32 bit instantClient and it works now! :-)
instantclient-basic-nt-12.1.0.2.0.zip
I had a problem related to OCI8 and XAMPP for days in a row, the problem was shown as:
Fatal error: Call to undefined function oci_connect()
I was able to correct it using the php that comes by default with XAMPP. I'm using windows 10 64 bits as well, but used xampp-win32-7.3.2-0-VC15 (php 7.3.2). To summarize, I was able to get a correct configuration by doing everything with 32 bits versions (except the o.s). The full story and how I've done it:
If you go to your xampp/php directory through cmd, in my case it was "C:\xampp\php", and start the php by the simple command "php" it will probably show what dlls are not being found in the etc folder or which of those are not Win 32 compatible. If you get this problem, you will not be able to see the OCI8 page when opening a phpinfo() page:
If that's the case, with win 32 compatibility problems or not finding the dlls that you are certain are there, you should unistall XAMPP and reinstall it using a x32 version. The phpinfo page will show x86 Architecture. Remember to remove in the path variables any source that miss locate your php in use, the point here is to use the one given by default in XAMPP. If you need by any reason to use another php installation, remember to use x86 architecture.
If you need an updated OCI8 dll you can download it on https://pecl.php.net/package/oci8 , but remember to check the Thread Safety compatibility, you can find it on your phpinfo page as well. In my case it was enough to use the one provided by XAMPP.
After this, you have to enable the extension:
extension=oci8_12c
in the php.ini configuration file. It was enough for me to enable only this one, although some people suggests to also enable extension=pdo_oci. My suggestion is to try this only if you failed to install with the path here shown. It's also good to check if you are set in the correct path regarding the extensions, in my case:
extension_dir="C:\xampp\php\ext"
After this, you have to download the Oracle Instant Client. Since you are using x86 architecture (you must use this one), you need to find a 32-bit version of the OIC, but is also important to check which one is compatible with the extension you uncommented. In my case, of oci8_12c, it was instantclient-basic-nt-12.2.
The final step is to unzip it to a folder, like "C:\instantclient_12_2" and add it to the path variables of the system.
Reload apache and check if the OCI8 is shown correcly.
I'm trying to use SQL Server with PHP but I don't know how to install this feature. I have enabled extension=php_mssql.dll in my php.ini file but after restarting apache I got a error message saying that don't found the DLL file.
After much attempts I reinstalled XAMPP 1.81, and I'm starting now from zero.
Thanks for any help.
Edit MSSQL has been discontinued as of 5.3
I believe the correct driver is php_sqlsrv.dll.
http://www.php.net/manual/en/sqlsrv.installation.php
Here are the available functions: http://www.php.net/manual/en/ref.sqlsrv.php
I read some steps about this one but I can't really get it. I'm using wamp server for this with PHP 5.3.5. I tried to use the php_oci8.dll by checking the PHP>PHP extensions>php_oci8 but I get an error saying
PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic library 'c:/wamp/bin/php/php5.3.5/ext/php_oci8.dll - The specified module could not be found
When I go to the path the php_oci8.dll is there. How can I fix this? Can anybody give me a steps on how can I configure it so that I can connect to a remote server?
Try to download the latest version of the dll here php_oci8-1.4.1-5.2-vc6-x86.zip
I already figured it out! Here's my solution:
Install Oracle XE in your PC this will give you the latest oci.dll (not php_oci8.dll)
Create a link between your user and the user you will need in connecting to your database.
Restart your PC then try running your code if it's not working copy the oci.dll of your
Oracle XE (C:\Oracle\OUIHome\bin\oci.dll) then paste it in 9i replacing the old one (make sure to have a backup). then restart your PC.
Works fine on me. Thanks for those who help me in solving this one.
I am using Debian. I have unixODBC installed as well as FreeTDS. I am using PHP
I have read several How-Tos and am stuck on a problem.
I tested FreeTDS by using tsql and it works.
I tested unixODBC by using isql and it works.
When I created a script in PHP and tried to access a database I get the following errors.
Fatal error: Call to undefined function odbc_connect()
I have found multiple php.ini files. Which is the one that Apache2 uses? Is there something in there that needs to be set.
Is there some setting that I missed seting that was not in the How-Tos?
All help is greatly appreciated.
You may need to provide environment variables to point to the location of your ODBC configuration files:
<?php
putenv("FREETDSCONF=/etc/freetds/freetds.conf");
putenv("ODBCSYSINI=/etc/odbcinst.ini");
putenv("ODBCINI=/etc/odbc.ini");
This works for me to connect to several ODBC databases. (Your config files might be somewhere else)
You need to install php5-mssql and/or php5-odbc.
I'd recommend you to install both just for sure.
Files from /etc/php5/conf.d/ and /etc/php5/apache2/php.ini used to store PHP configuration options in Debian.