Create a Net Service Name

Net service names may be added to a tnsnames.ora file or a directory server. An added net service name enables a client to access a database service.

To create a net service name:

  1. In the navigator pane, expand Net8 Configuration > Directory or Local > Service Naming.

  2. Click "+" from the toolbar, or choose Edit > Create. The Net Service Name Wizard starts.

  3. Enter any name in the Net Service Name field, then click Next.

    If creating a net service name in a tnsnames.ora file, the net service name may be qualified with the client's domain. The net service name is automatically domain qualified if the client domain is specified.

    seealso.gif
    See Also: Configure Default Domains for Clients

  4. Select the protocol that listener is configured to use (this protocol must also installed on the client), then click Next.

  5. Enter the appropriate protocol parameters for the chosen protocol in the fields provided, then click Next.

  6. Enter a destination service. If the destination service is release 8.1, click Oracle8i release 8.1, and enter a service name in the Service Name field, and click Next. If destination service is prior to release 8.1, click Oracle8i release 8.0 or Previous, and enter an Oracle System Identifier in the Database SID field, and click Next.

  7. Click Test to verify that the net service name will work.

    Testing assumes the listener and database are running. If they are not, see Chapter 11, Establishing a Connection and Testing the Network, in the Net8 Administrator's Guide to start the components, or click Next to disregard testing and continue to step 10. A successful test results in the following message:

    The connection test was successful.

  8. Click Close to dismiss the Connection Test dialog box.

  9. Click Finish to save your configuration and dismiss the Net Service Names Wizard.

  10. Ensure the profile reflects the local (LOCAL) or directory naming (LDAP) method.

    seealso.gif
    See Also: Prioritize Naming Methods.