!!!TEST THE ODBC CONNECTION
# Select Oracle ODBC Test from the same menu as above.
Start/Programs/Oracle 8I7/Network Administrator/MS ODBC Administrator
# Click on the Connect button; the Select Data Source window will appear.
# Select your data source and enter your password. You will now be connected to the database.
# Enter a test query below and then select the Execute button.

If a value is returned, then the ODBC is properly configured.