Before You Begin
This guide is your primary source of introductory, post installation, configuration and administration information for Net8.
Specific topics discussed are:
Intended Audience
This user guide is for both end-users and network administrators who install, configure, and use Net8.
Prerequisites
This guide assumes that you are familiar with:
- Windows NT or Windows 95 and have installed and tested it for your personal computer (PC) and network hardware
- Object relational database management concepts
How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is organized as follows:
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Describes the connectivity architecture of Net8.
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Describes Net8 products and features.
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Describes the results of installation.
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Describes implications of migrating from SQL*Net to a Net8, and installing Net8 into the same Oracle home as SQL*Net.
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Describes Net8 implications when using multiple Oracle homes.
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Describes how to configure and test your network using various Net8 methods.
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Describes how to make database connections.
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Describes how to use optional configuration tools for specialized configurations.
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Describes basic administrative tasks for the server, Oracle Names Server, Connection Manager, and client. Also, describes enabling tracing.
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Shows the installed directory structure as it relates to Net8.
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Describes how to add and modify Net8 configuration parameters.
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Describes the contents and parameters of the configuration files.
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Describes diagnosing Net problems and resolving common error messages.
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Lists the Window NT services and their port numbers.
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Provides brief descriptions of terms used throughout this manual.
Related Documents
For more information, see the following user guides:
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide: