Configure the Client for Directory Access

Directory access on the client allows you to access connect identifier entries in the directory. If directory access is not configured, the client will be unable to use directory naming. Directory access configuration on the client prompts you to configure the following:

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.

To configure the client 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 Client, 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.