The Net Service Names tab enables you to query for, add, remove, or load net service names into the Oracle Names server. You can add or remove one net service name reference at a time.
Action
Query |
Select to query for the net service name specified in the Service Name field. |
Add |
Select to create a new net service name. |
Remove |
Select to remove a selected net service name and its address from the Addresses list box. |
Load |
Select to import net service names from
an existing |
Execute button |
Select to perform the net service name query, add, remove, or load operation. |
Data
Service Name |
Enter the net service name you are planning to query, add, or remove |
Address |
From the list, select the protocol for the address that the listener is configured to listen on. Depending on the protocol chosen, enter protocol parameter information in the fields as appropriate. |
+ button |
Choose to create a new protocol address. A new Address tab displays from which you can select a protocol and enter protocol information in the fields. |
X button |
Choose to remove the selected Address tab and its address information. |
< button |
Choose to move the protocol address up in the list order. |
> button |
Choose to move the protocol address down in the list order. |
Advanced button |
Choose to configure multiple address options, such as source routing, connect-time failover, and client load balancing. |
Service Name |
Enter a service name to connect to an Oracle9i or Oracle8i database service. |
SID |
Enter an Oracle System Identifier (SID) to connect to an Oracle8 or Oracle7 database. |
Connect Type |
From the list, select if you want this
net service name to use a dedicated
server, shared server, or whatever
the database has been configured with. |
Use Oracle8i Release 8.0 Compatible Identification |
Select this option if you are configuring
this net service name to connect to an Oracle8 or Oracle7 database. |
Advanced button |
Choose to configure advanced CONNECT_DATA parameters. |
Load Service Names from tnsnames.ora File
Enter the location of the tnsnames.ora
file, or use the Browse button
to locate the tnsnames.ora
file.