Directory Naming Configuration Overview

Server Configuration During Installation

During Custom server installation, the Net8 Configuration Assistant prompts you to configure the following directory access settings:

If an Oracle Context does not exist in the directory, the Net8 Configuration Assistant prompts you to create one. If the Oracle Context is created successfully, the authenticated user is added to the OracleNetAdmins group in the directory. Users belonging to the OracleNetAdmins group can modify and create Net8 entes in the Oracle Context. Directory administrators are free to add any additional users.

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.

If directory access is configured properly, the Oracle Database Configuration Assistant attempts to connect to the directory and create a database service entry. The database service entry is configured with a connect descriptor, containing network information about the:

Client Configuration During Installation

During Typical, Minimal or Custom client installation, the Net8 Configuration Assistant prompts you to configure the following directory access settings:

In addition, the Net8 Configuration Assistant verifies that the Oracle schema is installed. The Oracle schema defines the Oracle entries and their attributes that can exist in the directory.

Note: If no Oracle Context or Oracle schema exists, you will be unable to configure the client for directory access.

Configuration with the Net8 Configuration Assistant After Installation

The Net8 Configuration Assistant can also be run in stand-alone mode to:

To run the Net8 Configuration Assistant in stand-alone mode:

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For More Information: See the Net8 Configuration Assistant help system.

Configuration with the Net8 Assistant

The Net8 Assistant enables you to:

To access directory naming configuration:

From the navigator pane, choose Directory > Service Naming.