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:
An Oracle Context is a subtree in the directory that stores Oracle entries, including connect descriptors. If an Oracle Context does not exist in the directory, the Net8 Configuration Assistant prompts you for directory authentication credentials. 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 entries 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.
To configure the server for directory access:
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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. |