During a typical or minimal server install, Oracle Net Configuration Assistant configures a listener called LISTENER that has a TCP/IP listening protocol address for the Oracle database and a IPC listening protocol address for external procedures.
Oracle Net Configuration Assistant also configures the following static service information in the listener.ora file for:
Oracle database service information
External procedures
During a Custom server install, Oracle Net Configuration Assistant enables you to do one of the following:
Use the configuration for a typical or minimal installation
Configure a unique listener name and a protocol address of your choice
Oracle Net Manager enables you to:
Create a listener
Configure service information for Oracle8 or previous databases
Configure service information non-Oracle database services, including external procedures and Heterogeneous Services
Enable password authentication for the Listener Control utility
Register service information with an Oracle Names server
To access listener configuration:
From the navigator pane, expand Oracle Net Configuration > Local > Listeners.
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See Also: Chapter 12, Configuring and Administering the Listener, in the Oracle9i Net Administrator's Guide |