Understanding SQL*Net

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APPENDIX A. Contents of the Configuration Files

This appendix describes the contents of the configuration files needed for SQL*Net release 2.3. It describes what components they are used by, their purpose, and their contents. The syntax of the files is described in Appendix B, "Syntax Rules for Configuration Files." However, because you create and maintain the configuration files using Network Manager, you probably do not need to be concerned about the details of their syntax.

This appendix provides a brief overview of all the configuration files for the Oracle network products, then describes the files for SQL*Net in detail. These files are:

Configuration files for the related Oracle networking products, the MultiProtocol Interchange and Oracle Names, are not described in detail here. They are discussed in detail in the Oracle MultiProtocol Interchange Administrator's Guide and the Oracle Names Administrator's Guide, respectively.

Configuration files for the Oracle Server, such as INIT.ORA, are described in detail in the Oracle7 Server Administrator's Guide.

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