Re: SQL*Net v2: tnsnames.ora location under Unix

Keith Davies wrote:
>
> I have searched through my manuals, but it's still a mystery. Where should
> the TNSNAMES.ORA file be put on a Unix machine?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Keith Davies

Keith,

It depends on the specific UNIX platform. /var/opt/oracle or /etc is the usual default location for the SQL*Net V2 parameter files and oratab.

hope this helps,

regards,
Chuck

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