An alias is an alternate name for an Oracle Names server, net service name, database service, or global database link. The Aliases tab enables you to query for, add, or remove aliases in the Oracle Names server.
An alias resolves to the name of the initial network object. For example, an alias of mysales can be created for a net service name of sales. When mysales is used to connect to a database service, it will actually resolve to and use the connect descriptor information for sales.
There are several uses for using aliases. The primary use is to have an alias in one domain for another object in a different domain. This enables that network object to be defined once in Oracle Names, but used out of other domains. An alias can also be useful as a way for clients to refer to a network object by another name.
Action
Query |
Select to query for the alias specified in the Alias Name field. |
Add |
Select to create the alias specified in the Alias Name field. Specify the name of the net service name, database service, or database link in the Canonical Name field. |
Remove |
Select to remove the alias specified in the Alias Name field. |
Execute button |
Choose to perform the alias query, add, or remove operation. |
Aliases
Alias Name |
Enter the alias name to query, add, or remove. |
Canonical Name |
Enter the original name of the network object. |