Preface

Chapter 1  

Introduces the Net8 release 8.0.3 product, and provides an overview of its main applications, features, and functionality.  

Chapter 2  

Describes the Transparent Network Substrate (TNS) and its role in distributed systems. It also explains how Net8 works with the TNS architecture to perform basic connectivity and transport operations as well as advanced functionality through applications including Oracle Names and Oracle Connection Manager.  

Chapter 3  

Describes considerations for planning a network using Net8. It explains the relationships of the network products, and options for better managing your future network.  

Chapter 4  

Describes and outlines procedures to configure Net8 client components. This includes an explanation of the files and parameters required by Net8, and a review of the Oracle Net8 Assistant, a tool that is provided to assist you in configuring and managing profiles, service names, and Names Servers.  

Chapter 5  

Describes and outlines procedures to configure Net8 services, including the network listener, Oracle Connection Manager, and Names Servers.  

Chapter 6  

Describes issues associated with migrating from SQL*Net version 2. Provides scenarios detailing considerations for migrating to Net8 using Oracle Names.  

Chapter 7  

Outlines procedures to use Net8 once it has been configured. This includes information on starting and testing the network.  

Chapter 8  

Describes procedures to troubleshoot Net8. This includes information on tracing and logging.  

Chapter 9  

Describes Net8 enhancements for programmers. This includes a review of Net8 OPEN, UNIX signal handling, and bequeath adapter.  

Chapter 10  

Describes related Oracle products that extend Net8 functionality. This includes Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle Advanced Networking Option, and Oracle Security Server.  

Appendix A  

Describes all commands for Net8 Control Utilities including Listener Control (LSNRCTL), Oracle Names Control (NAMESCTL), and Connection Manager Control (CMCTL).  

Appendix B  

Lists and describes configuration parameters for profiles, local names, listener, Names Servers, Connection Manager, protocols, and database initialization.  

Appendix C  

Provides sample configuration files for profiles (SQLNET.ORA), local names (TNSNAMES.ORA), listener (LISTENER.ORA), Names Servers (NAMES.ORA, and Connection Manager (CMAN.ORA).  

Appendix D  

Describes Native Naming Adapters.  

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