Multilple TNS names files used in Connection Network Alias Dropdown
My network's TNS names directory has the latest tnsnames.ora file and also has several older versions named "tnsnames.ora.<date>". In SQL Developer Connections it appears all of them are read to create the Network Alias dropdown list. You can test this by making a copy of your tnsnames.ors file called tnsnames.ora.old1, etc. My guess is that SQL Developer is reading "tnsnames.ora*", not "tnsname.ora".
But I'm just a user, not a DBA admin. Is this a feature or a bug?
Its also possible that keeping the renamed old versions in the TNS names folder instead of a subfolder is just bad form and I need to get that behavior changed internally.
I'm running 1.5.4.59.40. I just installed patch 2 and the behavior is the same.
Edited by: user3457425 on May 26, 2009 5:15 PM
It's a feature. I think I remember some guys asking for support for this because some setups use various tnsnames.* files, but eventually a lot more users are complaining about this. Sqldev 2.0 will probably have changes in this area, so let's hope we will finally be able to choose our location manually...
Regards,
K.
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OS:HPUX
Oracle version: 11.1.0.7
why TNS service name give preference to connect instance which is in a mount mode and dsiaply 'ORA-01033' as mentioned below.
I wanted to connect only instance which are OPEN(not MOUNT) using connect string and want to know status of all instances using SQL query "select instance_name,status from gv$instance". How can I achive this?
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# tnsnames.ora Network Configuration File: /oracle/db11g/network/admin/tnsnames.ora
# Generated by Oracle configuration tools.
DTRAC =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal05-vip)(PORT = 1521))
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal06-vip)(PORT = 1521))
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal07-vip)(PORT = 1521))
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal08-vip)(PORT = 1521))
(LOAD_BALANCE = yes)
(CONNECT_DATA =
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(SERVICE_NAME = dtrac)
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(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal08-vip)(PORT = 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA =
(SERVER = DEDICATED)
(SERVICE_NAME = dtrac)
(INSTANCE_NAME = dtrac4)
DTRAC3 =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal07-vip)(PORT = 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA =
(SERVER = DEDICATED)
(SERVICE_NAME = dtrac)
(INSTANCE_NAME = dtrac3)
DTRAC2 =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal06-vip)(PORT = 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA =
(SERVER = DEDICATED)
(SERVICE_NAME = dtrac)
(INSTANCE_NAME = dtrac2)
DTRAC1 =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal05-vip)(PORT = 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA =
(SERVER = DEDICATED)
(SERVICE_NAME = dtrac)
(INSTANCE_NAME = dtrac1)
LISTENERS_DTRAC =
(ADDRESS_LIST =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal05-vip)(PORT = 1521))
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal06-vip)(PORT = 1521))
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal07-vip)(PORT = 1521))
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal08-vip)(PORT = 1521))
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(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal08-vip)(PORT = 1521))
LISTENER_DTRAC3 =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal07-vip)(PORT = 1521))
LISTENER_DTRAC2 =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal06-vip)(PORT = 1521))
LISTENER_DTRAC1 =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = slpal05-vip)(PORT = 1521))Hi Bjoern
Thanks again for your input.
I have some commnet on your input.
I have started instance in mount mode using sqlplus. But it doesn't make diffrence if I stated using srvctl since service get ready as we started instance either OPEN/MOUNT mode using srvctl or sqlplus.
As you are saying diffrent way of configuration of service by mentioning preferred and available attributes for instances but its not useful to know instances which are open. Its useful for segregate work to specific nodes by creating diffrent services for diffrent application.
'crs_stat -t' shows resources online even instance is either nomount/mount/open state. I want to exact state of instance so its not useful for me.
Below example showing service get READY status even I start instanc with mount option using SRVCTL
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Copyright (c) 1991, 2008, Oracle. All rights reserved.
Connecting to (ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=tcp)(HOST=)(PORT=1521))
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Start Date 03-JUN-2009 20:38:19
Uptime 13 days 21 hr. 31 min. 45 sec
Trace Level off
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SNMP OFF
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Listener Log File /oracle/db11g/diag/tnslsnr/slpal06/listener_slpal06/alert/log.xml
Listening Endpoints Summary...
(DESCRIPTION=(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=tcp)(HOST=10.209.138.26)(PORT=1521)))
(DESCRIPTION=(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=tcp)(HOST=10.209.137.145)(PORT=1521)))
(DESCRIPTION=(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=ipc)(KEY=EXTPROC)))
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Instance "dtrac1", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac3", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac4", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Service "dtracXDB" has 3 instance(s).
Instance "dtrac1", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac3", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac4", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Service "dtrac_XPT" has 3 instance(s).
Instance "dtrac1", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac3", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac4", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
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LSNRCTL for HPUX: Version 11.1.0.7.0 - Production on 17-JUN-2009 18:11:19
Copyright (c) 1991, 2008, Oracle. All rights reserved.
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Version TNSLSNR for HPUX: Version 11.1.0.7.0 - Production
Start Date 03-JUN-2009 20:38:19
Uptime 13 days 21 hr. 33 min. 2 sec
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(DESCRIPTION=(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=tcp)(HOST=10.209.137.145)(PORT=1521)))
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Instance "dtrac2", status READY, has 2 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac3", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac4", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Service "dtracXDB" has 3 instance(s).
Instance "dtrac1", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac3", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac4", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Service "dtrac_XPT" has 4 instance(s).
Instance "dtrac1", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac2", status READY, has 2 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac3", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
Instance "dtrac4", status READY, has 1 handler(s) for this service...
The command completed successfully
(oracle@slpal06)[~/db11g/network/admin] -
Post Author: bhaveshbusa
CA Forum: Crystal Reports
In the ReportDocument.Load method it tries to connect using the using the connection information embedded in the Report File. When the application calls ReportDocument.Load(reportFileName). This
tries to connect to the database using the connection information embedded in
the "reportFileName". This was only realised on checking the ODBC Trace
Log. The connection itself is not a problem. The problem is that the embedded
connection information is related to OLD production system. And failed
connections had raised some concerns.
Note: I am using
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Thanks and
regards,
Bhavesh960738 wrote:
I need a help in answering one of the issue encountered last week.
I have created a database link and tried to access the information from a table using the program written in another language. The password provided was incorrect for that user while creating database link. So we expected that,while retrieving the data, Database connection has to be errored out as password provided is incorrrect.
But unfortunately, user account was locked out. When i checked with DBAs they mentioned that it tries to connect 16 ports with in a min of time.we were shocked as it STOPS another scheduled jobs with that user. and affects production badly.
As per the program, it has to connect only one time and yesterday we tried to execute the program in DBAs observation and it errored out as expected. Didn't tried for multiple ports.
Now the question is, WHY the database connection established 16 times last week and caused user account locked. DBAs are unable to answer it. Any EXPERTs opinion on this would greatly appreciated.
I have verified managing ports in oracle documentation, it was mentioned that if one port is busy it will try to connect to another port in the range of ports mentioned during the installtion. DBAs verified ports related file and it was blank. and they are not agreeing with this reason. Please HELP me in finding the correct REASON for this.
is it a NETWORK issue or issue with DATABASE SERVER only?
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Edited by: 960738 on Sep 22, 2012 9:13 PMDBLINK is 100% oblivious to the fact any port exists.
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My home network has an Airport Extreme w/Time Capsule as the base and then an Airport Express and a second Airport Extreme to reach different areas of the house. Is there a way to use the second Airport Extreme for file storage on this network? Network is administered through an iMac running OS X Yosemite 10.10.2. Ideally, would like for the second Airport Extreme hard drive to appear on the list of devices in the Finder window.
Ok.. gottcha
The problem is network wise.. Yosemite is about equal to tin cans and string.. pathetic.
Here is my usual set of instructions to get anything working on Yosemite.
The best way to fix problems is a full factory reset of all the AE in the network.
Factory reset universal
Power off the AE.. ie pull the power cord or power off at the wall.. wait 10sec.. hold in the reset button.. be gentle.. power on again still holding in reset.. and keep holding it in for another 10sec. You may need some help as it is hard to both hold in reset and apply power. It will show success by rapidly blinking the front led. Release the reset.. and wait a couple of min for the AE to reset and come back with factory settings. If the front LED doesn’t blink rapidly you missed it and simply try again. The reset is fairly fragile in these.. press it so you feel it just click and no more.. I have seen people bend the lever or even break it. I use a toothpick as tool.
Then redo the setup from the computer with Yosemite.
1. Use very short names.. NOT APPLE RECOMMENDED names. No spaces and pure alphanumerics.
eg AEgen5 and AEwifi for basestation and wireless respectively.
Even better if the issue is more wireless use AE24ghz and AE5ghz with fixed channels as this also seems to help stop the nonsense.
2. Use all passwords that also comply but can be a bit longer. ie 8-20 characters mixed case and numbers.. no non-alphanumerics.
3. Ensure the AE always takes the same IP address.. this is not a problem for AE which is router.. it is a problem for AE which is bridged.. you will need to set static IP in the main router by dhcp reservations or use static IP in the AE which is tricky.
4. Check your share name on the computer is not changing.. make sure it also complies with the above.. short no spaces and pure alphanumeric..
5. Make sure IPv6 is set to link-local only in the computer. For example wireless open the network preferences, wireless and advanced / TCP/IP.. and fix the IPv6. to link-local only.
6. Now mount the disk of the second AE in finder... manually.
Use Go, Connect to Server and type in the AE ip address.
SMB://10.0.1.2
Where you will replace that address with the actual address. The network resource should be discovered and then it will request the password.. type that in and make sure you tick to save it in your keychain.
There is a lot more jiggery pokery you can try but the above is a good start.. if you find it still unreliable.. don't be surprised.
Do as much as you want of the above... not all of it is necessary.. only if you want it reliable.. or as reliable as Yosemite in its current incarnation can manage.
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Error Could not connect to the database - ora-12545: tns:name lookup failure
Hi,
I am a tech at a failing company. Unfortuneatly some users still need ADI installed and working with very limited resources to troubleshoot oracle. I am getting the error - ( Could not connect to the database - ora-12545: tns:name lookup failure )when the user tries to log on to ADI. Any suggestions? I would really appreciate it. We are on Windows NT on an NT network. Oracle 8.05 client installed and ADI 6.0.
Thanks, MaryCopy the tnsname.ora file from Oracle Database serve onto the client PC.
Path: %Oracle_home%\net80\admin\
Send me a mail if there is any other issues
Regards
Oluseyi Funmi Oduberu
Oracle Consultant
Email:[email protected]
Hi,
I am a tech at a failing company. Unfortuneatly some users still need ADI installed and working with very limited resources to troubleshoot oracle. I am getting the error - ( Could not connect to the database - ora-12545: tns:name lookup failure )when the user tries to log on to ADI. Any suggestions? I would really appreciate it. We are on Windows NT on an NT network. Oracle 8.05 client installed and ADI 6.0.
Thanks, Mary -
InDesign Crashing on file open - Missing Font / Network Connection Lost
For starters I am using InDesign 5.5 When I open the file, either by clicking on the file through finder or or opening it through indesign I get the following error message:
The document "file name.indd" uses one or more fonts which are not currently available on your system.
I can't press either Find Font or OK - wheel spins then after 30 seconds or so and then I get the message:
The network connection was lost for the file "file name.indd", or the file was modified by another process.
Press OK. Nothing happens. Activity monitor says Indesign is using 100% of the cpu and not responding. The file is on my local machine and nothing has changed on it since the last time I opened it without issues 3 days ago. I'm not running anything that could be using the file or any of the images the file uses. I have downloaded and installed the font that was missing and the error message hasn't changed. Any ideas?Try the option: save a copy for duplicate a file
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Can't Connect to Database - TNS Names Trouble
Hi all, this is my first posting, so bear with me as I struggle
through trying to word it in a logical manner that you can
understand! I'm definitely not an Oracle guru, but some of my
job duties require me to interact with several databases -- so I
know enough to get by. After the battle with the Nimda virus, my
system could not find the files to start SQL Plus and the icon
had turned to generic. In an attempt to try and resolve this, I
downloaded and installed the 8.17 client. I set up several
connections through Net 8 config asst, but some of them would
not work. Here's additional background info: we are moving to a
new clustered DB configuration. The old config was numerous
individual databases, but the new DB incorporates all the old
ones (just separate accounts). The funny thing is I have no
problem setting up connections to the old databases, but have
had zero luck connecting to any account on the new DB. I have
coworkers that are using an older version of SQL PLus and SQL
Net Easy Config and they don't have any problems connecting to
the new DB. We double checked there TNS names against mine and
found no differences. Also, I still have the old version of
Oracle loaded, because it wouldn't let me uninstall it -- I
loaded the 8.17 in a new home. I'm desparate, so any help at
all will be very appreciated. Sorry for such a long post.
Thanks,
SSSteve,
This sounds like a job for Oracle Support. There are so many
factors here, and if the tnsnames.ora files are the same, it
will need some industrial strength investigation.
Alison
iSQL*Plus Team
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