Configure a Connect Descriptor for External Procedures

An external procedure is a function that is written in the C programming language and stored in a shared library on the server. In order for the Oracle8i database to connect to an external procedure, the server must be configured with a net service name to access external procedures.

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Note: The Net8 Configuration Assistant automatically creates a net service name for external procedures during installation.

To configure a server for external procedures:

  1. Create a net service name, as described in Create a Net Service Name. When using the Net Service Name Wizard, follow these tips:

  1. Ensure the listener is configured for external procedures, as described in Configure External Procedures for the Listener.