RE: translate an ip

I tracked it down, thanks for asking. The function was returning multiple oracle error messages, not just the does not exist message. I had to use a when others...  

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[mailto:oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] On Behalf Of Jared Still Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 8:58 AM To: andrew.kerber_at_gmail.com
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Subject: Re: translate an ip  

On 8/28/07, Andrew Kerber <andrew.kerber_at_gmail.com> wrote:

        Hello experts,         

        I am trying to build a function to translate an IP address into its name, or vice versa. I have a mixed bag of IP addresses and DNS names, all culled from AUD$ history tables. What I need is a consistent format, either IP or DNS name, so I can consolidate the information. I am trying to use utl_inaddr.get_host_name. It works, but if it encounters an IP that it can't translate, my SQL statement fails. The same for using utl_inaddr.get_host_address. What I have so far is below. It compiles, but it doesn't catch the error. What I need is something that will either translate the address, or else return the original value. I would appreciate any help you might have to offer.

What is the nature of the failure?

IP or hostname that no longer exists?

Or something else?

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Jared Still
Certifiable Oracle DBA and Part Time Perl Evangelist 


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