To define a connection through an Oracle database interface, you must create a database profile by supplying values for at least the basic connection parameters in the Database Profile Setup dialog box for your Oracle interface. You can then select this profile at any time to connect to your database in the development environment.
For information on how to define a database profile, see Using database profiles.
To connect to an Oracle database server that resides on a network, you must specify the proper connect descriptor in the Server box on the Connection tab of the Database Profile Setup dialog box for your Oracle interface. The connect descriptor specifies the connection parameters that Oracle uses to access the database.
For help determining the proper connect descriptor for your environment, see your Oracle documentation or system administrator.
Specifying a connect descriptor
The syntax of the connect descriptor depends on the Oracle client software you are using.
If you are using Net9 or later, the syntax is:
OracleServiceName
If you are using SQL*Net version 2.x, the syntax is:
@ TNS: OracleServiceName
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Parameter |
Description |
|---|---|
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@ |
The at ( @ ) sign is required |
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TNS |
The identifier for the Oracle Transparent Network Substrate (TNS) technology |
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: |
The colon ( : ) is required |
|
OracleServiceName |
The service name assigned to your server in the Oracle configuration file for your platform |
Net9 example
To use Net9 client software to connect to the service named ORA9, type the following connect descriptor in the Server box on the Connection tab of the Database Profile Setup dialog box for Oracle9i and later: ORA9.
