Address List Options dialog box
The Address List Options dialog box enables you to specify the order and how the protocol addresses in connect descriptors are used in a connections.
Try each address, in order, until one succeeds
Select to enable connect-time failover for an Oracle9i or Oracle8i client. If the first address cannot be reached, then failover enables the client to use the next listener protocol address. Select this option and the Use Options Compatible with Net8 8.0 Clients option to turn source routing off for a release 8.0 or previous client.
Try each address, randomly, until one succeeds
Select to enable client load balancing and connect-time failover for an Oracle9i or Oracle8i client.
Try one address, selected at random
Select to enable client load balancing feature for an Oracle9i or Oracle8i client.
Use each address in order until destination is reached
Select to enable source routing for an Oracle8i or Oracle8 client.
This option is required when reaching the destination requires more than one address stop. This feature is typically used to enable Oracle Connection Manager features.
This parameter is not required for an Oracle9i client.
Use only the first address
Select to disable source routing, connect-time failover, and client load balancing features.
Use Options Compatible with Net8 8.0 Clients
Select if you are configuring a release 8.0 client. You will only be able to select among the following options:
-Try each address, in order, until one succeeds
-Use each address in order until destination is reached
Clear this option if you are configuring a Oracle9i or Oracle8i client.
Related Topics
Configure a Connect Descriptor for Connections to Oracle Connection Manager
Configure Multiple Address Options
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