Net8 Administrator's Guide
Release 8.1.5

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Symbols

" symbol
reserved, in configuration files, C-4
# symbol
reserved, in configuration files, C-4
(, 4-11, C-65
() symbol
reserved, in configuration files, C-4
), 9-7
= symbol
reserved, in configuration files, C-4
| (slash) symbol
reserved, in configuration files, C-4
' symbol
reserved, in configuration files, C-4

Numerics

1521 port, 4-23, 6-16, 6-27, 6-66, 6-80
1521 port, if not using for default listener port, 4-23, 6-67
1575 port, 2-45, 6-32, 6-80, C-65
Oracle Names server, 2-45
1630 port, 2-46, 4-14, 6-80, 7-31, 7-35, 7-38, B-9, C-76
1646 port, C-26
1830, 4-14
1830 port, 4-14, 4-19, 5-21, 6-80, 7-31, 7-35
2481 port, 6-80, 7-58, 7-59
2481 port, if not using for default, 4-23, 7-59
2482 port, 6-80, 7-58, 7-59
2482, if not using for default, 4-23, 7-59
2483 port, 6-80

A

ACT parameter, 7-39, C-80
ACTIVE_DELAYS, A-91
ADDRESS (ADD or ADDR) attribute, 7-63, 9-4
ADDRESS parameter, 6-12, 6-76, 7-55, C-5, C-39, C-52
ADDRESS_LIST parameter, 4-11, 6-77, C-6, C-39, C-53
addresses, configuring, 6-64
administrative regions
defined, 6-23
delegated, 2-40
delegated, below root, 2-42
delegating domains, 6-50
described, 2-33
in Oracle Names, 2-33
root, 2-40
Advanced Program-to-Program Communication (APPC), 4-26
Always Use Dedicated Server option, 7-26
ANSWER_TIMEOUT parameter, C-78
APPC architecture, 4-26
application program interface (API), for non-Oracle data sources, 9-2
applications
building with Net8 OPEN, 9-8
configuring system to use custom, 9-9
samples provided with Net8 OPEN, 9-11
architecture
Net8, 2-5
Oracle Connection Manager, 2-46
Oracle Names, 2-31
ARGS parameter, 6-78
ARGV0 parameter, 6-78
A.SMD record, 6-68, 8-17, A-45
asynchronous data operations, 2-4
Attempts Per Names Server option, 6-39
audit trail
described, 11-25
script for using information, 11-26
authentication, using Oracle Advanced Security, 7-28
AUTHENTICATION_LEVEL parameter, C-78
AUTOMATIC_IPC parameter, 4-20, 5-19, 7-26

B

backslash, defined, xx
BACKUP parameter, C-44
benefits
provided by TNS, 2-6
bequeath, 9-15
connecting with, 8-8
described, 4-27
event programming, 9-14
parameters for addresses, 6-78
BEQUEATH_DETACH parameter, 7-24, 9-15, C-7
bequeathed sessions, 2-25
biometrics
see Oracle Advanced Security
buffer flushing, described, 3-14
building custom applications with Net8 OPEN, 9-8

C

CDS value, 7-19
Cell Directory Service (CDS), 3-6
centralized naming
advantages and disadvantages, 3-9
described, 3-5
establishing a connection with, 3-5
recommended for, 3-9
CHANGE_PASSWORD command, A-4
character set
for net service name, C-5
network, for keyword values, C-4
child process termination, 9-15
Choose Start >, defined, xx
CKCFG.ORA file, 6-25
CKPCCH.ORA file, 6-25
CKPREG.ORA file, 6-25
client
configuring a profile, 7-15
configuring domains, 7-16, 7-21
configuring for connection concentration, 7-33
configuring for multi-protocol support, 7-36
configuring for Net8 access control, 7-40
configuring for Oracle Connection Manager address, 7-43
configuring for Oracle Connection Manager features, 7-41
configuring for Oracle Rdb database, 7-71
configuring with local naming, 6-20
configuring with the Net8 Configuration Assistant after install, 4-24
discovering Oracle Names servers, 6-37
load balancing, 2-30, 4-10, 7-11, C-41
log files, 11-20
methods of connecting, 8-8
migrating, 5-19
overriding multi-threaded server mode, 9-11
randomization, 2-30, C-41
session with multiple protocols, diagram, 2-50
SQLNET.LOG, 11-20
testing connectivity, 8-20
testing using 3GL, 8-9
testing using application, 8-9
testing using OS, 8-9
testing using special commands, 8-10
trace files, 11-33
upgrading, 5-19
client application layer, described, 2-10
client load balancing, 2-30, 4-10, C-41
configuring, 7-11
using to improve network performance, 3-12
Client Registration ID option, 7-23
client troubleshooting, 11-4
CMADM_PID.LOG file contents, 11-18, 11-27
CMADM_PID.TRC file contents, 11-32
CMADMIN process, 4-14, 5-21
purpose, 2-47
CMAN parameter, C-76
CMAN_ADMIN parameter, 4-14, 4-19, 5-21
CMAN_PID.LOG file contents, 11-18, 11-27
CMAN_PID.TRC file contents, 11-32
CMAN_PROFILE parameter, C-77
CMAN_RULES parameter, 7-39, C-80
CMAN.LOG file, 11-18
CMAN.LOG file contents
, 11-18
CMAN.ORA
see Oracle Connection Manager, configuration file
CMCTL
purpose, 2-47
see Oracle Connection Manager Control Utility
CMGW process
purpose, 2-46
CNAME.SMD record, 8-17, A-45
coexistence
Oracle Names, 5-10
Oracle8i Client r. 8.0/SQL*Net Client connection to Oracle8i database r. 8.1, 5-6
Oracle8i Client r. 8.1 connecting to Oracle8i r. 8.0 or Oracle7 database, 5-8
Oracle8i Client r. 8.1 connection to Oracle8i database r. 8.1, 5-5
SERVICE_NAME parameter in TNSNAMES.ORA, 5-7
SID parameter in TNSNAMES.ORA, 5-7
third-party Oracle7 applications, 5-7
coexistence issues, 5-5 to 5-10
command line
CMCTL commands from, A-89
LSNRCTL commands from, A-3
NAMESCTL commands from, A-31
commands
CMCTL reference, A-90 to A-93
LSNRCTL reference, A-4 to A-30
NAMESCTL reference, A-34 to A-88
comments in configuration files, C-3
communications, stack, 2-6
COMMUNITY parameter, 5-4
compatibility
Oracle DCE Integration with Net8, 7-29
TRCROUTE utility with earlier versions of SQL*Net, 8-23
configuration file
listener (LISTENER.ORA), B-6
local naming (TNSNAMES.ORA), B-5
Oracle Connection Manager (CMAN.ORA), B-9
Oracle Names servers (NAMES.ORA), B-7
profiles (SQLNET.ORA), B-2
protocol addresses, 6-76
syntax rules, C-2
configuring
a profile, 7-15
client for connection concentration, 7-33
client for multi-protocol support, 7-36
client for Net8 access control, 7-40
client load balancing, 7-11
client Oracle Connection Manager, 7-41
clients and servers to use Oracle Names, 6-37
clients for local naming, 6-20
CMAN.ORA for connection concentration, 7-31
CMAN.ORA for multi-protocol support, 7-35
CMAN.ORA for Net8 access control, 7-38
CONNECT_DATA attributes, 7-7
connection concentration, 7-31
connection pooling, 7-49
connect-time failover, 7-11
CORBA Servers, 7-51 to 7-64
domains, 7-16, 7-21
Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs), 7-51 to 7-64
external naming, 3-7, 6-5
external procedures, 7-65
heterogeneous services, 6-71
host naming, 6-5, 6-7, 6-51
IIOP clients, 7-50, 7-51 to 7-64
Inter-Orb Protocol (IIOP) clients, 7-50
Java option, 7-50
Java Stored Procedures, 7-51
listener names, 6-69
listeners, 6-62 to 6-75
listeners for local naming, 6-21, 6-40
local naming, 6-5, 6-12
multiple addresses, 7-3
multiple domains, 6-29, 6-34
multi-protocol support, 7-35
net service names for external naming, 6-51
net service names for local naming, 6-14
Net8 access control, 7-38
Net8 OPEN, 9-8
Oracle Advanced Security, 7-29
Oracle Names, 6-5, 6-21 to 6-50
Oracle Names servers, 6-27
overview, 6-2
prespawned dedicated servers, 6-73
protocol addresses, 6-64, 6-76
region database for Oracle Names, 6-26, 6-31
replicating data among Oracle Names servers, 6-32
routing connection requests in a profile, 7-26
server for connection concentration, 7-32
servers for local naming, 6-14
system to use custom applications, 9-9
the listener with Oracle Database Configuration Assistant, 4-23
to connect to Heterogeneous Services, 7-67
to connect to Oracle Rdb database, 7-71
with Oracle Names, 6-4
with the Net8 Configuration Assistant, 4-22, 4-24
without Oracle Names, 6-4
connect descriptors, 2-2, 6-12, C-31
connect operations, 2-2
connect strings, 6-2, 8-2
CONNECT_DATA parameter, 6-12, 7-7, C-43
CONNECT_TIMEOUT parameter, 11-13, C-62
connecting
bequeath, 8-8
common problems, 8-11
connect strings, 6-2, 8-2
entering a connect string, 8-8
host naming, 8-8
local naming, 8-8
methods of connecting, 8-8
Oracle Names, 8-8
Oracle7 connections to Oracle8 databases, 5-6
Oracle8i Client r. 8.0/SQL*Net Client to Oracle8i database r. 8.1, 5-6
Oracle8i Client r. 8.1 to Oracle8i database r. 8.1, 5-5
Oracle8i Client r. 8.1 to Oracle8i r. 8.0 or Oracle7 database, 5-8
proper startup of components, 8-2
release 8.0/7.x service, 5-14
release 8.1 service, 5-12
routing, 1-6
with dedicated server, 7-26
with Oracle Connection Manager, 7-26
connection concentration, 2-48, 4-30, 7-31
advantages relative to connection pooling, 3-12
using to improve network performance, 3-11
connection load balancing, 2-30, 4-2
connection pooling
advantages relative to connection concentration, 3-12
using to improve network performance, 2-50, 3-11
using with multi-threaded servers, 7-49
connections, 7-52
adjusting listener queue size to avoid errors, 3-14, 6-70, 8-13
concurrent, increasing number of, 6-70
connect descriptors, 2-2
connect strings, 1-3
dedicated server, described, 2-23
listener, 2-28
multi-threaded server, described, 2-20
requests, extending size of backlog, 8-13
sessions-based IIOP, 7-52
to services, 1-3
verifying, 8-25
with net service names, 1-3
with Oracle Connection Manager, 1-6
CONNECTIONS (CON or CONN) attribute, 7-49, 9-5
connect-time failover, 2-29, C-40
connect-time failover, configuring, 7-11
control utilities
described, 8-15, A-1
Listener Control Utility (LSNRCTL), A-3
Oracle Connection Manager Control Utility (CMCTL), A-89
Oracle Names Control Utility (NAMESCTL), A-31
CORBA Servers
configuring, 7-51 to 7-64
described, 7-50
creating
Oracle Names server with region database, 6-27
Oracle Names server without region database, 6-32
Custom install type, 4-21
CyberSAFE authentication method
see Oracle Advanced Security

D

DAEMON.TRACE_DIRECTORY parameter, C-7
DAEMON.TRACE_LEVEL parameter, C-7
DAEMON.TRACE_MASK parameter, C-8
Data Encryption Standard
see Oracle Advanced Security
data operations
asynchronous, 2-4
synchronous, 2-4
data transfer, maximizing, 3-13
Database, 2-29
database
as a repository for Oracle Names, 2-34
distributed, 2-5
database instance registration
benefits, 2-27
client load balancing, 2-30
connection load balancing, 2-30
connect-time failover, 2-29
described, 2-27, 4-2
load balancing, 2-30
MTS dispatcher registration, 2-27
service registration, 2-27, 6-2
database links, 2-36, 6-22, 6-44
global database link, 2-36, 6-22
private database, 2-36, 6-22
public database, 2-36, 6-22
DB_DOMAIN parameter, 4-5, 5-17
DB_NAME parameter, 5-17
DBAccess Interface, 2-18
DBSNMP_START command, A-5
DBSNMP_STATUS command, A-5
DBSNMP_STOP command, A-6
DCE Integration, described, 4-32
DDO
see Dynamic Discovery Option
dead connection detection
described, 2-3
limitations, 7-23
SQLNET.EXPIRE_TIME, C-20
dedicated servers
bequeathed sessions, 2-25
described, 2-23
multi-threaded servers contrasted with, 9-2
prespawned dedicated servers, 2-23
routing connections, 7-26
with multi-threaded servers, 9-10
default domain
in Oracle Names, 2-38
null, 7-16
Default Domain option, 6-39
DELEGATE_DOMAIN command, 6-50, A-34
delegated administrative regions
below root, 2-42
diagram, 2-41
in Oracle Names, 2-40
domains to, 6-50
DESCRIPTION parameter, 6-12, C-38, C-51
DESCRIPTION_LIST parameter, C-38, C-52
diagnosing
client, 11-4
errors, see troubleshooting
server, 11-3
Disable Out-of-Band Break option, 7-24
DISABLE_OOB parameter, 7-24
disabling UNIX signal handler, 9-15
disconnecting
abnormal termination, 2-3
additional connect request, 2-3
from servers, 2-3
user initiated, 2-3
discovering Oracle Names servers, 2-45, 6-36
dispatchers
connections for IIOP clients, 7-53, 7-63
described, 2-20
number to start, 9-8
setting the number of, 9-8
DISPATCHERS (DIS or DISP) attribute, 7-49, 7-63, 9-5
Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) Integration
described, 7-29
distributed databases, 2-5
distributed processing, 2-5
DLCR.RDBMS.OMD record, 8-17, A-45
DL.RDBMS.OMD record, 8-17, A-45
DNS, described, Glossary-7
domain, 4-5
Domain Name Services, described, Glossary-7
DOMAIN_HINT command, A-35
domains
default, 2-38
delegating, 6-50
described, 2-33, 6-23
multiple hierarchically related, 2-39, 6-29, 6-34
naming considerations, 2-33
required by root administrative regions, 2-40
with a single domain naming structure, diagram, 2-37
DST parameter, 7-39, C-80
DUMP_TNSNAMES command, 5-24, A-36
Dynamic Discovery Option, 2-43
migrating issues, 5-24

E

Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs)
configuring, 7-51 to 7-64
described, 7-50
error messages
12203, 11-13
12535, 11-13
12547, 11-13
20002-20021 for Net8 OPEN, 9-12
contacting Oracle Customer Support, 11-58
example of trace data, 11-42
in trace file, 11-42
NNL-00018, 6-31
NNL-00024, 6-31
ORA-00508, 11-9
ORA-1017, 11-3
ORA-1034, 8-13, 11-3
ORA-12154, 8-13, 11-8
ORA-12198, 11-8
ORA-12203, 8-12, 11-8, 11-9
ORA-12203, sample error stack, 11-17
ORA-12203, troubleshooting, 8-12
ORA-12224, 11-11
ORA-12500, 11-11
ORA-12533, 11-11
ORA-12538, 11-9
ORA-12541, 8-13
ORA-12545, 11-12
ORA-12560, 11-12
ORA-3113, 11-12
ORA-3121, 11-12
resolving, 11-1 to 11-58
TNS-0116, 8-14
TNS-01169, 8-14
using log file to track, 11-25
error stack
described, 11-16
entries in log files, 11-25
sample, 11-17
typical layers, 11-17
establishing a session
through multi-threaded servers, 2-20
using bequeath, 8-8
using centralized naming, 3-5
using external naming, 3-6
using host naming, 3-4, 8-8
using local naming, 3-5, 8-8
using Oracle Names, 3-5, 8-8
exception operations, described, 2-4
EXIT command
of CMCTL, reference, A-90
of LSNRCTL, reference, A-6
of NAMESCTL, reference, A-37
external, 6-71
external naming
advantages and disadvantages, 3-9
Cell Directory Service, 3-6
configuring, 3-7, 6-51
described, 1-4, 3-6, 6-5
establishing a connection with, 3-6
features, 4-31
recommended for, 3-9
using NetWare Directory Service (NDS), 4-31
using Network Information Service, 3-6, 6-51
using Network Information Service (NIS), 4-31
using with Oracle Names, 3-7
external procedures
configuring, 7-65
described, 7-65

F

failover, C-43
connect-time, 2-29, 4-12, 7-11, C-40
transparent application failover, 2-29, C-43
with Oracle Enterprise Manager, 2-29, 6-71, 7-12
FAILOVER parameter, 2-29, 4-12, 4-15, 5-11, 7-11, 7-12, 7-14, C-40
FAILOVER_MODE parameter, C-43
finger utility, 9-11
firewall support, 2-49, 4-30
Net8 Firewall Proxy, 2-49
Oracle Connection Manager, 2-49
FLUSH command, A-38
FLUSH_NAME command, A-39
forward slash, defined, xx
ftp sample in Net8 OPEN, 9-11

G

General Inter-Orb Protocol (GIOP)
see GIOP
GIOP, C-55
described, 2-14
dispatcher configuration, 7-63
listener configuration, 7-56
oracle.aurora.server.GiopServer, 7-52
oracle.aurora.server.SGiopServer, 7-52
presentation, 7-51
presentation layer, 4-13, C-51, C-55
global database links, 2-36, 6-22, 6-44
adding link qualifiers, 6-44, 6-46
registering with Oracle Names, 6-45
global database name
configuring on the listener, 6-71, C-58
defined, 6-3
described, 1-3, 4-9, 5-17, 6-71, C-58
Global Database Name field, 7-71
Global Database Name option, 6-71, 7-8
GLOBAL_DBNAME parameter, 6-71, C-58
GLOBAL_NAME parameter, 7-8, 7-71, C-46

H

Handler Name option, 7-7
HANDLER_NAME parameter, 7-7
HELP command
of LSNRCTL, reference, A-7
of NAMESCTL, reference, A-40
Heterogeneous Services
configuring to connect, 7-67
described, 7-67
hierarchical naming model
described, 2-38
diagram, 2-38
host naming
advantages and disadvantages, 3-8
configuring, 6-7
connecting with, 8-8
described, 1-4, 6-5
establishing a connection with, 3-4, 8-8
recommended for, 3-8
requirements, 6-7
HOST parameter, 6-79
HOSTNAME value, 7-19
HOSTS file, 2-43
HS parameter, 7-7, C-46

I

Identix authentication method
see Oracle Advanced Security
IIOP, 4-13
configuring for SSL, 7-64
configuring the MTS_DISPATCHER parameter, 7-54
described, 7-50, 7-51
GIOP presentation layer, 2-14, 4-13
no session layer, 2-14
IIOP clients
2481 port for listener, 4-23, 7-59
2482 port for listener, 4-23, 7-59
configuring, 7-50, 7-51 to 7-64
configuring a non-default listener port, 4-23, 7-59
configuring for SSL, 7-64
connections directly to dispatchers, 7-53, 7-63
connections through listeners, 7-52
CORBA Servers, 7-50
Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs), 7-50
GIOP presentation layer, 2-14, 4-13, 9-7, C-55
Java Stored Procedures, 7-50
no session layer, 2-14
oracle.aurora.server.GiopServer presentation layer, 7-52
oracle.aurora.server.SGiopServer presentation layer, 7-52
regular IIOP connections, 7-52
session-based connections, 7-52
SSL support
SSL support for IIOP clients, 7-53
IIOP clients connections through listeners, 7-54
IIOP stack communications
described
Implementing, 6-71, 7-12
improving network performance
by adjusting SDU size, 3-13
by client load balancing, 3-12
by connection pooling, 2-50, 3-11
by randomizing client requests, 2-30, C-41
by using connection concentration, 3-11
with listener queuesize, 3-14
INITDB_NAME.ORA file
LOCAL_LISTENER parameter, 6-67
Initial Preallocated Requests option, 6-39
INITSID.ORA file
DB_DOMAIN parameter, 5-17
DB_NAME parameter, 5-17
INSTANCE_NAME parameter, 5-17, 6-4
LOCAL_LISTENER parameter, 4-23, 6-16, 6-66, 6-67
MTS_DISPATCHERS parameter, 9-4
SERVICE_NAMES parameter, 5-17, 6-4
installation
Custom, 4-21
default configuration, 4-22
default configuration for local naming, 6-13
Minimal, 4-21
Net8 Client, 4-24
Net8 Server, 4-22
Oracle Names, 6-24
overview, 4-21
Typical, 4-21
instance name
described, 6-3
verifying, 5-17
Instance Name option, 7-7
INSTANCE_NAME parameter, 4-3, 4-9, 4-16, 5-17, 6-3, 6-4, 7-7, C-47
INTCHG.ORA file, migration issues, 5-22
Internet, 2-14
Internet Inter-Orb Protocol (IIOP)
see IIOP
Inter-Orb Protocol (IIOP)
see IIOP
IPC, parameters for addresses, 6-78
italic, defined, xx

J

Java DataBase Connectivity (JDBC) Drivers
see JDBC
Java DBAccess Interface layer, described, 2-18
Java NS, described, 2-18
Java option
configuring, 7-50
connections, 7-50
dispatcher configuration, 7-63
listener configuration, 7-54, 7-56
Java Sockets, described, 2-18
Java Stored Procedures
configuring, 7-51
described, 7-50
Java VM, described, 7-51
JavaNet, described, 2-18
JavaTTC, described, 2-18
JDBC
drivers, 2-16
Java DBAccess Interface, 2-18
Java NS, 2-18
Java Sockets, 2-18
JavaNet, 2-18
JavaTTC, 2-18
OCI, 2-16
TCP/IP Protocol, 2-18
Thin, 2-16

K

Kerberos authentication method
see Oracle Advanced Security
KEY parameter, 6-78
keyword syntax rules, for configuration files, C-3
keyword values, network character set for, C-4

L

link layer, described, 2-8
LISTENER, 1-3, 4-22, 6-6
listener, 6-71
adding an address, 7-3
adjusting queue size for, 3-14, 6-70, 8-13
Audit Trail and log files for, 11-25
client connections, described, 2-28
configuration file, 1-3
new parameters in release 8.1, 4-18
configuration file changes in release 8.1, 4-13
configuration file sample, B-6
configuration file, described, 6-6
configuration for Oracle Names, 6-40
configuration parameter reference, C-50 to C-64
configuration with local naming, 6-21
configuring, 6-62 to 6-75
configuring a name, 6-69
configuring a non-default port for IIOP clients, 4-23, 7-59
configuring a non-default port for Net8 clients, 4-23, 6-67
configuring address for Oracle Connection Manager, 7-46
configuring for external procedures, 6-71, 7-65, 7-66
configuring for host naming, 6-8
configuring for Oracle Enterprise Manager, 2-29, 4-13, 4-23, 5-20, 6-71, 7-12, C-40
configuring global database name, 6-71, C-58
configuring listener addresses, 6-76
configuring Oracle Home Directory, 6-72
configuring Oracle System Identifier (SID), 6-71
configuring protocol addresses, 6-64
configuring prespawed dedicated servers, 6-73
configuring with the Net8 Configuration Assistant, 4-22
configuring with the Oracle Database Configuration Assistant, 4-23
connections for IIOP clients, 7-52, 7-54
connect-time failover, 2-29, 4-12
control utility, see Listener Control Utility (LSNRCTL)
default configuration, 6-62
deleting protocol address, 7-5
handling concurrent connections, 6-70
in a typical Net8 connection, diagram, 2-28
increasing queuesize, 3-14, 6-70
instance registration, 2-27
load balancing, 2-30
log files, 11-15, 11-21
partial address listen, 2-23
service registration, 2-27
starting, 8-5
stopping, error TNS-01169, 8-14
testing, 8-18
trace files, 11-36
transparent application failover, 2-29
LISTENER (LIS or LIST) attribute, 7-60, 9-5
listener addresses, 6-76
LISTENER attribute, 4-23, 6-66, 7-59, 7-60
Listener Control Utility (LSNRCTL)
command reference, A-4 to A-30
described, 8-15
function of and syntax format, A-3
SET PASSWORD command, 8-14
starting a listener, 6-64, 8-5
stopping a listener, 6-64
testing the network
listener load balancing, using TRCROUTE, 8-24
LISTENER.LOG file contents, 11-18
LISTENER.ORA
see listener, configuration file
LISTENER.TRC file contents, 11-32
LLU parameter, 6-78
LLU_NAME parameter, 6-78
Load, 5-25
load balancing
client load balancing, 2-30, C-41
connection load balancing, 2-30
LOAD_BALANCE parameter, 2-30, 4-10, 4-17, 5-11, 7-11, C-41
LOAD_TNSNAMES command, 5-25, 5-28, 6-43, A-41
loading TNSNAMES.ORA into Oracle Names, 5-28, 6-43
local naming
advantages and disadvantages, 3-8
client configuration for, 6-20
client load balancing, 4-10
configuration file
new parameters in release 8.1, 4-15 to 4-17
configuration file changes in release 8.1, 4-9 to 4-12
configuration file sample, B-5
configuration file, described, 6-6
configuration parameter reference, C-31 to C-49
configuring, 6-12
configuring protocol addresses, 6-64
configuring with Net8 Assistant, 6-14
configuring with Net8 Configuration Assistant, 6-13
connecting with, 8-8
connect-time failover, 4-12
default configuration, 6-13
described, 1-4, 6-5
establishing a connection with, 3-5, 8-8
listener configuration for, 6-21
recommended for, 3-8
server configuration for, 6-14
LOCAL_LISTENER parameter, 4-23, 6-16, 6-66, 6-67, 7-59, 7-60, 9-5
LOCAL_LU parameter, 6-78
LOCAL_LU_NAME parameter, 6-78
LOG, 11-20, 11-22
log files
CMADM_PID.LOG, 11-22
CMAN_PID.LOG, 11-22
CMAN_PID.TRC, 11-37
default names for, 11-18
for listener, 11-25
LISTENER.LOG, 11-21
NAMES.LOG, 11-21
SQLNET.LOG for clients and servers, 11-20
using to track errors, 11-25
LOG_DIRECTORY parameter, 11-21, C-62
LOG_DIRECTORY_CLIENT parameter, 11-20, C-8
LOG_DIRECTORY_SERVER parameter, 11-20, C-8
LOG_FILE parameter, 11-21, C-62
LOG_FILE_CLIENT parameter, 11-20, C-9
LOG_FILE_SERVER parameter, 11-20, C-9
LOG_LEVEL parameter, 11-22, C-78
LOG_STATS command, A-41, A-42
loopback test, 11-4
lowercase courier, defined, xx
LSNRCTL
see Listener Control Utility (LSNRCTL)
LU_NAME parameter, 6-78
LU6.2
described, 4-26
parameters for addresses, 6-78
supporting networks, 4-26
supporting topologies, 4-26

M

MAX_FREELIST_BUFFERS parameter, C-79
maximizing data transfer, by adjusting SDU size, 3-13
Maximum Open Connections option, 6-39
Maximum Prespawned Servers option, 6-73
Maximum Wait Each Attempt option, 6-39
MAXIMUM_CONNECT_DATA parameter, C-79
MAXIMUM_RELAYS parameter, C-79
MD5, 4-31
MDN parameter, 6-78
METHOD parameter, C-44
migrations, 5-1 to 5-30
defined, 5-16
INTCHG.ORA file, 5-22
LISTENER.ORA changes, 5-20
modifying configuration files, 5-19
NAMESINI.SQL script for Oracle Names, 5-29
NAMESUPG.SQL script, 5-27
NAMESUPG.SQL script for Oracle Names, 5-23, 5-29
of software, 5-18
of TNSNAMES.ORA with Net8 Assistant, 5-11
Oracle Connection Manager, 5-21
Oracle Names, 5-23 to 5-30
SQLNET.ORA changes, 5-19
TNSNAMES.ORA changes, 5-19
TNSNAV.ORA file, 5-22
TNSNET.ORA file, 5-22
to Oracle Names from ROSFILES, 5-26
to Oracle Names v. 8 from Oracle Names with Dynamic Discovery Option, 5-24
to Oracle Names, using a region database, 5-23
verifying service name and instance name, 5-17
Minimal install type, 4-21
MODE parameter, 6-78
MOST_RELAYS, A-91
MTS, 9-4
MTS_DISPATCHERS parameter, 7-32, 7-49, 9-4
ADDRESS attribute, 7-63, 9-4
CONNECTIONS attribute, 7-49, 9-5
DISPATCHERS attribute, 7-49, 7-63, 9-5
LISTENER, 7-60
LISTENER attribute, 4-23, 6-66, 7-59, 7-60, 9-5
MULTIPLEX attribute, 7-32, 9-6
POOL attribute, 7-49, 9-6
PRESENTATION attribute, 7-52, 7-54, 7-57, 7-63, 9-7
PROTOCOL attribute, 7-32, 7-49, 7-54, 7-57, 9-4
SERVICE attribute, 9-7
SESSIONS attribute, 9-7
setting initially, 9-8
TICKS attribute, 7-49, 9-7
MTS_SERVICE parameter, 9-7
multiple addresses, 7-3, 7-11
configuring client load balancing, 7-12
configuring connect-time failover, 7-12
MULTIPLEX (MUL or MULT) attribute, 7-32, 9-6
multiplexing, 4-30
used in connection concentration, 3-11
Multi-Protocol Interchange, 5-2
multi-protocol support, 2-49, 4-30, 5-2, 5-22
configuring, 7-35
multi-threaded servers
configuring dispatchers, 9-8
connection load balancing, 2-30
connection pooling, 2-50
dedicated server contrasted with, 9-2
described, 2-4, 2-20
dispatchers, 2-20
initialization parameters, 9-4
routing session requests to, 2-20
starting, 9-4
using with connection pooling, 7-49
using with Oracle Connection Manager, 2-48, 7-31
with dedicated servers, 9-10

N

Named Pipes
described, 4-26
parameters for addresses, 6-78
NAMES_DIRECTORY_PATH parameter, 6-9, 6-19, 6-54, 6-57, 6-60
NAMES.ADDRESSES parameter, 6-28, 6-33, C-65
NAMES.ADMIN_REGION parameter, 5-25, 6-28, C-66
NAMES.AUTHORITY_REQUIRED parameter, C-66
NAMES.AUTO_REFRESH_EXPIRE parameter, C-67
NAMES.AUTO_REFRESH_RETRY parameter, C-67
NAMES.CACHE_CHECKPOINT_FILE parameter, C-68
NAMES.CACHE_CHECKPOINT_INTERVAL parameter, C-68
NAMES.CONFIG_CHECKPOINT_FILE parameter, C-68
NAMES.CONNECT_TIMEOUT parameter, C-67
NAMESCTL
see Oracle Names Control Utility
NAMESCTL.INTERNAL_ENCRYPT_PASSWORD parameter, C-13
NAMESCTL.INTERNAL_USE parameter, C-13
NAMESCTL.NO_INITIAL_SERVER parameter, C-13
NAMESCTL.NOCONFIRM parameter, C-13
NAMESCTL.SERVER_PASSWORD parameter, C-14
NAMESCTL.TRACE_DIRECTORY parameter, C-14
NAMESCTL.TRACE_FILE parameter, C-14
NAMESCTL.TRACE_LEVEL parameter, C-14
NAMESCTL.TRACE_UNIQUE parameter, C-15
NAMES.DCE.PREFIX parameter, C-9, C-12
NAMES.DEFAULT_DOMAIN parameter, 6-15, 6-39, 7-16
NAMES.DEFAULT_FORWARDERS parameter, C-69
NAMES.DEFAULT_FORWARDERS_ONLY parameter, C-69
NAMES.DEFAULT_ZONE parameter, 5-4
NAMES.DEFAULT.DOMAIN parameter, C-9
NAMES.DIRECTORY_PATH parameter, C-10
CDS, 7-19
HOSTNAME, 7-19
NDS, 7-19
NIS, 7-19
ONAMES, 7-19
TNSNAMES, 7-19
NAMES.DOMAIN_CHECKPOINT FILE parameter, 4-20
NAMES.DOMAIN_HINTS parameter, C-69
NAMES.DOMAINS parameter, 6-29, 6-30, 6-34, C-70
NAMES.FORWARDING_AVAILABLE parameter, C-70
NAMES.FORWARDING_DESIRED parameter, C-70
NAMESINI, 6-26
NAMESINI.SQL script, 5-24, 6-26
NAMES.INITIAL_RETRY_ TIMEOUT parameter, 6-39
NAMES.INITIAL_RETRY_TIMEOUT parameter, C-10
NAMES.KEEP_DB_OPEN parameter, C-70
NAMES.LOG file contents, 11-18
NAMES.LOG_DIRECTORY parameter, 11-21, C-71
NAMES.LOG_FILE parameter, 11-21, C-71
NAMES.LOG_STATS_INTERVAL parameter, C-71
NAMES.LOG_UNIQUE parameter, C-71
NAMES.MAX_OPEN_ CONNECTIONS parameter, 6-39
NAMES.MAX_OPEN_CONNECTIONS parameter, C-72
NAMES.MAX_REFORWARDS parameter, C-72
NAMES.MESSAGE_POOL_ START_SIZE parameter, 6-39
NAMES.MESSAGE_POOL_START_SIZE parameter, C-11, C-72
NAMES.NO_MODIFY_RESPONSE parameter, C-73
NAMES.NO_REGION_DATABASE parameter, C-73
NAMES.ORA
see Oracle Names servers, configuration file
NAMES.PASSWORDS parameter, C-73
NAMES.PREFERRED_SERVERS parameter, 7-21, C-12
NAMES.REGION_CHECKPOINT_FILE parameter, C-73
NAMES.REQUEST_RETRIES parameter, 6-39, C-12
NAMES.RESET_STATS_INTERVAL parameter, C-74
NAMES.SAVE_CONFIG_ON_STOP parameter, C-74
NAMES.SERVER_NAME parameter, 6-28, 6-33
NAMES.SERVER_NAMES parameter, C-74
NAMES.TOPOLOGY_CHECKPOINT_FILE parameter, 4-20
NAMES.TRACE_DIRECTORY parameter, 11-37, C-74
NAMES.TRACE_FILE parameter, 11-37, C-75
NAMES.TRACE_FUNC parameter, C-75
NAMES.TRACE_LEVEL parameter, C-75
NAMES.TRACE_UNIQUE parameter, 11-37, C-75
NAMES.TRC file contents, 11-32
NAMESUPG.SQL script, 5-23, 6-26
NAMESUPG.SQL script for Oracle Names, 5-27
NAMES.USE_PLUG_AND_PLAY parameter, 4-20
naming methods
centralized naming, 3-5
choosing, 3-8
configuring with the Net8 Configuration Assistant, 4-23
described, 1-4, 3-3
external naming, 1-4, 3-6, 4-31, 6-5, 6-51, 7-19
host naming, 1-4, 3-3, 6-5, 6-7, 7-19
local naming, 1-4, 3-5, 6-5, 6-12, 7-19
Oracle Names, 1-4, 3-5, 6-5, 6-21, 7-19
prioritizing order, 7-18
naming model
hierarchical, 2-38
single domain, 2-37
NDS
see NetWare Directory Service
nested addresses, 4-11
net service names
adding an address, 7-3
addresses, resolving, 3-3
configure an Oracle Connection Manager address, 7-43
configuring CONNECT_DATA, 7-7
configuring protocol addresses, 6-64
defined, 1-3, 2-2
deleting, 7-6
deleting protocol address, 7-5
described, 4-4, 6-2
external naming, 1-4, 3-6
host naming, 3-3
identifying a service, 6-3
local naming, 1-4, 3-5
modifying, 7-2
multiple addresses, 7-3, 7-11
Oracle Names, 1-4, 3-5
prioritizing naming methods, 7-18
registering with Oracle Names, 6-42
renaming, 7-3
testing with TNSPING, 8-22
Net8, 2-12, 6-13, 7-58
compatibility with Oracle DCE Integration, 7-29
concept described, 1-2
connect operations, 2-2
control utilities, 8-15
data operations, 2-4
differences from SQL*Net, 5-2
exception operations, 2-4
in stack communications, 2-12
installing, 4-21
JDBC drivers, 2-16
operations, 2-4
overview, 1-2
primary functions, 2-4
Net8 access control, 2-49, 4-30, 7-38
Net8 Assistant, 5-28, 6-43, 7-71
adding addresses, 7-3
Always Use Dedicated Server option, 7-26
Attempts Per Names Server option, 6-39
Client Registration ID option, 7-23
configure static listener information, 6-71
configuring a listener name, 6-69
configuring a non-default listener in Oracle Names, 6-68, 7-62
configuring advanced profile options, 7-23
configuring an Oracle Rdb Database, 7-72
configuring client for Oracle Connection Manager, 7-43, 7-46
configuring client load balancing, 7-11
configuring client profiles, 7-15
configuring CONNECT_DATA, 7-8
configuring domains, 7-16
configuring external procedures, 7-65
configuring failover, 7-11
configuring for a release 8.0 service, 5-14
configuring for a release 8.1 service, 5-12
configuring Heterogeneous Services, 7-67
configuring local naming method, 6-14
configuring log files, 11-23
configuring multiple domains for an Oracle Names server, 6-29, 6-34
configuring net service names, 6-14
configuring Oracle Advanced Security, 7-28, 7-29
configuring Oracle Names in a region database environment, 6-27
configuring Oracle8 database for Heterogeneous Services, 7-67, 7-72
configuring preferred Oracle Names servers
Oracle Names servers
preferred, 7-20
configuring prespawned dedicated servers, 6-74
configuring protocol addresses, 6-64
configuring the listener for IIOP clients, 7-58
configuring the listener with service information, 6-72
configuring trace files, 11-38
Default Domain option, 6-39
delegating domains to administrative regions, 6-50
deleting protocol addresses, 7-5
described, 4-29, 5-2
Disable Out-of-Band Break option, 7-24
discovering Oracle Names servers, 6-36, 6-37
Global Database Name option, 6-71, 7-8, 7-71
Handler Name option, 7-7
Initial Preallocated Requests option, 6-39
Instance Name option, 7-7
loading TNSNAMES.ORA data into Oracle Names server, 5-25
loading TNSNAMES.ORA file into Oracle Names, 5-25
Maximum Open Connections option, 6-39
Maximum Prespawned Servers option, 6-73
Maximum Wait Each Attempt option, 6-39
migrating TNSNAMES.ORA file, 5-11
migrating TNSNAMES.ORA files, 5-11
multiple address options, 7-11
Oracle Home option, 7-69
Oracle RDB Database option, 7-8
Prefer Connection Manager Routing option, 7-26
prioritizing naming methods, 7-18
Program Name option, 7-69
RDB Database option, 7-71
Register Service with Oracle Names option, 6-40
registering aliases with Oracle Names, 6-49
registering global database links with Oracle Names, 6-45
registering net service names with Oracle Names, 6-42
routing connection requests, 7-26
Session Data Unit (SDU) option, 7-7
setting advanced connection options, 7-8
SID option, 7-69
starting, 4-29
starting an Oracle Names server, 6-31, 6-36, 8-3
testing network objects, 8-17
Timeout option, 6-74
TNS Time Out Value option, 7-23
Turn Off UNIX Signal Handling option, 7-24
Type of Service option, 7-8
upgrading TNSNAMES.ORA file, 5-11
Use Dedicated Server option, 7-7
Use for Heterogeneous Services option, 7-7
Use Options Compatible with Net8 8.0 Clients option, 5-11
Use Oracle8i Release 8.0 Compatible Identification option, 5-11
verifying connectivity, 8-25
Net8 Client
described, 4-24, 4-25
installing, 4-24
Net8 Configuration Assistant, 4-28
configuring local naming method, 6-18
configuring naming methods, 4-23
configuring net service names, 6-18
configuring the listener, 4-22
configuring the local naming method, 6-13
deleting net service names, 7-6
described, 4-5, 4-28, 5-2
modifying net service name attributes, 7-2
renaming net service names, 7-3
starting, 4-28
using after installation, 4-22, 4-24
Net8 Easy Config
described, 4-28, 5-2
Net8 Firewall Proxy, 2-49
Net8 OPEN
API function calls, 9-3
compatibility with C language, 9-3
configuration requirements, 9-8
configuring system to use applications, 9-9
error messages, 9-12
finding API, 9-8
for distributed applications, 9-2
integrating with non-SQL information, 9-2
library, 9-8
sample applications, 9-11
Net8 Server
described, 4-22, 4-25
installing, 4-22
Net8 stack communications
client application, 2-10
Oracle protocols, 2-12
session, 2-12
TTC, 2-11, 9-7
Two-Task Common (TTC) presentation, 2-11
NetWare Directory Service (NDS), 3-6, 6-51, 7-19
NetWare Directory Service (NDS) External Naming
described, 4-31
Network Authentication (NA)
layer in error stacks, 11-17
layer in stack communications, 2-12
network character set, keyword values, C-4
network configuration
centralized management, 6-4
localized management, 6-4
Network Encryption (NAE), layer in error stacks, 11-17
Network Information Service (NIS), 3-6, 6-51, 7-19
Network Information Service (NIS) External Naming, 4-31
Network Interface (NI)
described, 2-12
layer in error stacks, 11-17
Network Naming (NN)
layer in error stacks, 11-17
layer in stack communications, 2-12
Network Program Interface (NPI), 2-13
Network Routing (NR)
layer in error stacks, 11-17
layer in stack communications, 2-12
Network Security
DES_40, 4-31
DES_56, 4-31
described, 4-31
MD5, 4-31
RC4_128, 4-31
RC4_40, 4-31
RC4_56, 4-31
Network Services (NA), layer in error stacks, 11-17
Network Session, 4-13
Network Session (NS), 4-13, C-51
Network Session (NS), layer in error stacks, 11-17
Network Transport (NT), layer in error stacks, 11-17
NI
see Network Interface (NI)
NIS
see Network Information Service
NIS Maps, 6-52
NMCBILD.SQL script, 5-27
NMCGRNT.SQL script, 5-27
NNL-00018 error message, 6-31
NNL-00024 error message, 6-31
no session layer, 4-13, 7-55
nodes, 2-6
NPI
see Network Program Interface
NS session, 4-13, C-51
NS.SMD record, 8-17, A-45

O

obsolete parameters in release 8.1, 4-20, 5-4
ONAMES value, 7-19
Open System Interconnection (OSI) model
client application layer, described, 2-7
described, 2-6
link layer, 2-8
physical, 2-8
presentation layer, 2-7
session layer, 2-8
transport layer, 2-8
operations
connect, 2-2
data, 2-4
exception, 2-4
Net8, 2-4
OPI
see Oracle Program Interface
ORA-00508 error message, 11-9
ORA-1017 error messages, 11-3
ORA-1034 error message, 8-13
ORA-1034 error messages, 11-3
ORA-12154 error message, 8-13, 11-8
ORA-12198 error message, 11-8
ORA-12203 error message, 8-12, 11-8, 11-9, 11-13
sample error stack, 11-17
troubleshooting, 8-12
ORA-12224 error message, 11-11
ORA-12500 error message, 11-11
ORA-12533 error message, 11-11
ORA-12535 error message, 11-13
ORA-12538 error message, 11-9
ORA-12541 error message, 8-13
ORA-12545 error message, 11-12
ORA-12547 error message, 11-13
ORA-12560 error message, 11-12
ORA-3113 error message, 11-12
ORA-3121 error message, 11-12
Oracle Advanced Security
authentication, 7-28
biometrics authentication method, 7-28
configuring, 7-28, 7-29
CyberSAFE authentication method, 4-32
DCE Integration, 4-32, 7-29
DES_40, 4-31
DES_56, 4-31
described, 4-31
encryption, 7-28
features of, 4-31
Identix authentication method, 4-32
Kerberos authentication method, 4-32, 7-28
MD5, 4-31
Network Security, 4-31
RADIUS authentication method, 4-32, 7-28
RC4_128, 4-31
RC4_40, 4-31
RC4_56, 4-31
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) authentication method, 7-28
SecurID authentication method, 4-32
security features, 7-28
Single Sign-On, 4-32
SSL authentication method, 4-32
using Oracle Advanced Security, 7-28
using with Oracle Connection Manager, 7-28
with Data Encryption Standard, 7-28
with RSA Data Security RC4, 7-28
Oracle Call Interface (OCI) layer, described, 2-11
Oracle Connection Manager
CMADMIN process, 2-47
CMCTL process, 2-47
CMGW process, 2-46
configuration file
new parameters in release 8.1, 4-19
configuration file changes in release 8.1, 4-14
configuration file sample, B-9
configuration parameter reference, C-76 to C-80
configuring address, 6-76
configuring address for listener, 7-46
configuring address for Oracle Connection Manager, 7-43
configuring CMAN.ORA for connection concentration, 7-31
configuring CMAN.ORA for multi-protocol support, 7-35
configuring CMAN.ORA for Net8 access control, 7-38
configuring connection concentration, 7-31
configuring multi-protocol support, 7-35
configuring Net8 access control, 7-38
connection concentration, 2-48, 3-11, 4-30
described, 4-30
log files, 11-22
log files, understanding, 11-27
migrating, 5-21
migration issues, 5-21
multiple protocol support, 2-49
multi-protocol support, 4-30, 5-22
Ne8 access control, 4-30
Net8 access control, 2-49
Net8 Firewall Proxy, 2-49
processes, 2-46
role in multiple protocol environments, diagram, 2-50
routing connections, 1-6, 7-26
SOURCE_ROUTE parameter, C-41
starting, 8-7
testing, 8-18
TNSNAMES.ORA file, 7-34
trace files, 11-37
upgrading, 5-21
using instead of Oracle Multi-Protocol Interchange, 5-22
using with multi-threaded servers, 2-48, 7-31
Oracle Connection Manager Control Utility (CMCTL)
command reference, A-90 to A-93
function and syntax format, A-89
starting, 8-7
testing the network
using, 8-16
Oracle Customer Support, contacting, 11-58
Oracle Database Configuration Assistant
configuring listener for Oracle Enterprise Manager, 4-23
Oracle Database Configuration Assistant, configuring the listener, 4-23
Oracle DCE Integration
compatibility with Net8, 7-29
described, 7-29
Oracle Enterprise Manager
configuring static information in the listener, 4-23
connect-time failover, 2-29, 6-71, 7-12
SID_LIST parameter in LISTENER.ORA, 2-29, 4-13, 5-20, 6-71, 7-12, C-40
static service information in LISTENER.ORA, 2-29, 5-20, 6-71, 7-12, C-40
Oracle Home Directory
configuring on the listener, 6-72
described, 6-72
Oracle Home Directory option
Net8 Assistant
Oracle Home Directory, 6-72
Oracle home directory, defined, xx
Oracle Home option, 7-69
Oracle Names
administrative regions, 2-33
advantages and disadvantages, 3-9
architecture, 2-31
centralized naming, 3-5
client cache, 8-4
coexistence, 5-10
configure clients and servers, 6-37
configuring, 6-21 to 6-50
configuring a region database, 6-26, 6-31
configuring multiple domains, 6-29, 6-34
connecting with, 8-8
creating Oracle Names servers, 6-25
default domain, 2-38
delegated administrative regions, 2-42
delegating domains, 6-50
described, 2-31, 4-30, 6-5
differences between versions, 2-42
discovering Oracle Names servers, 6-36, 6-37
discovery, 2-45
domains, 2-33
Dynamic Discovery Option, 2-43
establishing a connection with, 3-5
hierarchical naming model, 2-38
installing, 6-24
listener configuration for, 6-40
loading TNSNAMES.ORA file into Oracle Names, 5-25
log files, 11-21
migrating, 5-23 to 5-30
migration, 5-10
multiple domains, 2-39
NAMESINI.SQL script, 5-24, 5-29, 6-26
NAMESUPG.SQL script, 5-23, 5-27, 5-29, 6-26
naming network components, 2-37
querying objects, 8-17
recommended for, 3-9
region database, 2-34
regions, 2-33
registering global database link qualifiers, 6-44, 6-46
registering global database links, 6-44
registering net service names, 6-41
registering objects, 6-41
replicating data, 2-34, 6-32
root administrative region, 2-40
.SDNS.ORA file, 2-45
SDNS.ORA file, 2-45
single domain naming mode, 2-37
starting from the command line, 8-17
starting from the Control Panel, 8-7
st