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.
| Note: The Net8 Configuration Assistant automatically creates a net service name for
external procedures during installation.
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To configure a server for external procedures:
- Create a net service name, as described in Create a Net Service Name. When using the Net Service Name Wizard, follow these tips:
- In the Protocol page, ensure IPC is the chosen protocol
- In the Protocol Settings page, enter EXTPROC0 for the key value
- In the Service page, click Oracle8i release 8.0 or Previous and enter PLSextProc in the Database SID field.
- Ensure the listener is configured for external procedures, as described in Configure External Procedures for the Listener.