How to setup Oracle datasource

dmorand17 wrote:
> I'm using Coldfusion MX7 and I don't have an Oracle datasource driver available
> in my drop down list, but I need to be able to connect to one. How do I go
> about getting this setup? I've looked around, but can't seem to find any info
> on how to do this.
>

You must be on the CF Standard edition. It does not include the native
Oracle driver, the license fees charged by Oracle precludes it from
being included in the Standard edition. (This is one of the biggest
factors for the price difference between Standard and Enterprise).

On Standard you need to use either the Oracle ODBC driver which is less
desirable but simpler to set up or the Oracle JDBC thin client. Here is
the Adobe nee Macromedia nee Allaire TechNote on how to configure the
JDBC thin driver.
http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=tn_18344