Re: 10g client on Linux can't connect use Oracle Names Server, tnsnames.ora OK

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From: Hans Forbrich <hforbric_at_yahoo.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 22:05:55 GMT
Message-ID: <7Np5c.84534$Ff2.26337@clgrps12>

Dr.J wrote:
> hi all, just installed Oracle 10g on an Intel Linux box and was
> surprised to find out that I can not connect to other remote database
> using Oracle Names Server (from 9i), say sqlplus and tnsping
> (TNS-03505: Failed to resolve name
> ). the same sqlnet.ora file works OK for 9i/8i both Windows and Unix
> clients.
>
> besides, 10g netmgr does not show "Oracle NAMES" as a naming method.
> In fact, available Methods panel is empty.
>
> both sqlplus and tnsping can use tnsnames.ora file.

Not quite sure what you are asking.

However, your comment about 10g not seeing 'Oracle NAMES' should not be a surprise as NAMES has been deprecated since 8iR3 and was to be replaced by Oracle internet Directory (LDAP v3) with 10g.

/Hans Received on Mon Mar 15 2004 - 16:05:55 CST