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Maz wrote:
> I have successfully installed 9i DB and would like to install the
> developer tools so as I can develop my skills and hopefully take the
> exams! However, when I install the tools (in a different home
> directory) the installer asks me to set up my directory service.
>
> As i do not have active directory I select oracle internet directory.
> It then asks me for the Host name. I assumed this was the name of my
> computer but when i enter this and select ok it states it could not
> connect.
>
> How do i set this up and where can i find the information i need? I am
> a network novice and do not have a clue about setting up the
> tnsnames.ora files. Any help would be appreciated.
>
Why have you chosen to install Internet Directory? What purpose does
the LDAP server have for you?
Tnsnames would be another method of naming, usually found simpler
and easier to set up.
I've just put up some ramblings on the Internet - see
http://vanbortel.blogspot.com/2005/05/enterprise-security-ii-finishing.html
but I would strongly suggest you leave OID for what it is, and
go for the non-listener config as described
-- Regards, Frank van BortelReceived on Tue May 24 2005 - 13:55:26 CDT