Using Service Names

This section contains instructions for using the Oracle Net8 Assistant to configure locally defined service names (i.e., for configuring a TNSNAMES.ORA file). Service Names are simple, easy to remember names commonly used to specify the identity and location of database services on a network.

Click on any one of the following to learn more about:

• "Configuring a Service Name"

• "Testing Service Name Connectivity"

• "Modifying an Existing Service Name"

• "Deleting a Service Name"

• Adding a "New Address"

• "Delete Address"

• Configuring Service Name "Advanced" Options

Configuring a Service Name

When you are configuring a service name, you will need to specify both the address of each listener for that service, and the system identifier or SID Name for that particular database instance. The listening address is defined by a protocol and other protocol specific parameters. To configure a service name:

1. Double-click on the Service Names folder in the left hand side screen; or select "Open Network Configuration..." from the FILE menu. If you selected "Open Network Configuration...", you may either browse or enter the name of the service name file.

2. Click on the + icon on the tool bar; or select "Create" from the EDIT menu.

3. Follow the instructions provided in the Oracle Service Name Wizard.

4. Select Save Network Configuration from the FILE menu to save service names created.

5. Select Save As from the FILE menu to save service names created under a different file name.

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Testing Service Name Connectivity

1. Double-click on the Service Names folder in the left hand side screen; or select "Open Network Configuration..." from the FILE menu. If you selected "Open Network Configuration...", you may either browse or enter the name of the service name file.

2. Click on an existing Service Name file in the Service Names folder in the left hand side screen.

3. Select Test Service Name Connectivity from the TOOLS menu; or click on the Test button.

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Modifying an Existing Service Name

1. Double-click on the Service Names folder in the left hand side screen; or select "Open Network Configuration..." from the FILE menu. If you selected "Open Network Configuration...", you may either browse or enter the name of the service name file.

2. Click on an existing Service Name file in the Service Names folder in the left hand side screen.

3. Edit the applicable parameters in the right hand side tab panel.

4. Select Save Network Configuration from the FILE menu to save any modifications made to existing service names.

5. Select Save As from the FILE menu to save any modifications made to existing service names under a different file name.

6. Select Revert to Saved Configuration from the FILE menu to undo any modifications made to existing service names and to restore last saved configuration.

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Deleting a Service Name

1. Click on an existing Service Name file in the Service Names folder in the left hand side screen.

2. Click on the Delete icon on the tool bar; or select "Delete" from the EDIT menu.

3. Select Save Network Configuration from the FILE menu to save any deletions made to existing service names.

4. Select Save As from the FILE menu to save any deletions made to existing service names under a different file name.

5. Select Revert to Saved Configuration from the FILE menu to undo any deletions made to existing service names and to restore last saved configuration.

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New Address

1. Click on an existing Service Name file in the Service Names folder in the left hand side screen.

2. Click on the "New Address" button on the Address tab panel.

3. Specify the network protocol using the pull down menu. You may choose from either TCP/IP, SPX, or Named Pipes.

4. Enter values for any protocol-specific parameters.

5. Enter the name of the system identifier (SID).

6. Select Save Network Configuration from the FILE menu to save new addresses made to existing service names.

7. Select Save As from the FILE menu to save new addresses to existing service names under a different file name.

8. Select Revert to Saved Configuration from the FILE menu to undo adding new addresses to existing service names and to restore last saved configuration.

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Delete Address

1. Click on an existing Service Name file in the Service Names folder in the left hand side screen.

2. Click on the applicable service name address.

3. Click on the "Delete Address" button.

4. Select Save Network Configuration from the FILE menu to save any modifications made to existing service names.

5. Select Save As from the FILE menu to save any modifications made to existing service names under a different file name.

6. Select Revert to Saved Configuration from the FILE menu to undo any modifications made to existing service names and to restore last saved configuration.

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Advanced

1. Click on the applicable service name address.

2. Click on the "Advanced..." button.

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For more information, click on "Advanced Options".

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