Naming: Methods
The Methods tab enables you to specify which naming methods this client computer is to use, as well as the priority order. The naming method at the top of the list is used first to resolve a given connect identifier, net service name, or database service. If it cannot resolve the name, then the next method specified in the list is used.
During a connection request, the client tries to contact the first naming method listed to resolve connect identifiers to a connect descriptor. The client request then forwards the request to the listener address specified in the connect descriptor.
Oracle Net provides support for the following naming methods:
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Local naming (TNSNAMES)
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Directory naming (LDAP)
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Host naming (HOSTNAME)
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Easy connect naming (EZCONNECT)
Available Methods list
Displays the naming methods available for selection
Selected Methods list
Displays the naming methods selected. The order of the naming methods in the list determines the order in which Oracle Net tries the naming methods.
< button
Choose to move a selected naming method from the Available Methods list to the Selected Methods list.
> button
Choose to move a selected naming method from the Selected Methods to the Available Methods list.
Promote button
Choose to move a selected naming method up in the Selected Methods list. Oracle Net tries to use the first method to resolve a net service name or database service name. If it cannot use the first method, then it uses the second method, and so on.
Demote button
Choose to move a selected naming method down in the Selected Methods list.
Default Domain
Enter the name of the network domain from which most client request take place. The domain name can be the domain where the client resides, or it could be the domain from which the client requests network services often.
When set, the domain name is automatically be appended to any unqualified name.
Related Topics
Configure Default Domains for Clients
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