Configure the Server for Directory Access

Before connect descriptors for net service names or database services can be added to a directory, access configuration must be completed. Directory access configuration on the server configures the following:

In addition, the Net8 Configuration Assistant verifies the Oracle schema is created. The Oracle schema defines the Oracle entries and their attributes. If the schema does not exist or is an older version, you are prompted to create it.

To configure the server for directory access:

  1. Click Directory Service Access configuration in the Welcome page, then click Next. The Directory Service Access page appears.
  2. Click Perform Directory Access Configuration for a Server, then click Next. The Directory Service Access, Directory Type page appears.
  3. From the Directory Type list, select the correct directory type for the directory this machine will access.

Note: The procedure varies at this point, depending on whether or not the Net8 Configuration Assistant is able to authenticate with the directory server, detect an Oracle schema, or locate an Oracle Context. The Net8 Configuration Assistant pages and their accompanying help will guide you through the remainder of the procedure.