Understanding SQL*Net

APPENDIX D. SQL*Net OPEN

This appendix describes the new SQL*Net feature, SQL*Net OPEN. SQL*Net OPEN is the application program interface (API) to SQL*Net. Using SQL*Net OPEN, programmers can develop both database and non-database applications that make use of the SQL*Net network already deployed in their environment.

By exposing an interface to SQL*Net, SQL*Net OPEN provides applications a single common interface to all industry standard network protocols. With SQL*Net, database applications can connect to other database applications across networks with different protocols. SQL*Net OPEN extends this connectivity to non-database applications.

SQL*Net OPEN provides a simple and portable call interface that enables developers to build truly portable network applications. They can rapidly deploy an application developed on one machine to another without having to modify their calls to the network interface.

Note: SQL*Net OPEN in SQL*Net release 2.3.2 is in beta status. A production version with expanded functionality will be available with release 2.3.3.

The relationship of SQL*Net OPEN to other products is shown in Figure D - 1.

Figure D - 1. SQL*Net OPEN