Configuring Advanced Connect Data Options
Besides the service name or Oracle System Identifier (SID) of the database, you can optionally configure the CONNECT_DATA section of a connect descriptor with the following options:
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Instance Name to connect to a specific database instance
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Oracle home of the database to start the database from across the network
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Session Data Unit Size to specify the buffer size
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Dedicated Server to connect a dedicated server process
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Heterogeneous Services to access a non-Oracle system
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Oracle Rdb settings to access an Oracle Rdb database
To configure advanced connection options for a net service name:
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In the navigator pane, expand Oracle Net Configuration > Directory > Local or Service Naming.
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Select a net service name or database service. The right pane displays the current destination service and address list.
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In the Service Identification box, choose Advanced. The Advanced Service Options dialog box appears.
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Enter fields or select options as appropriate, and then choose OK.
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In the right pane, choose Apply.
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If you are making these changes to the Local folder, choose File > Save Network Configuration.
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