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UTL_INADDR

UTL_INADDR provides a PL/SQL procedures to support internet addressing. It provides an API to retrieve host names and IP addresses of local and remote hosts.

This chapter discusses the following topics:

• Exceptions

• Summary of UTL_INADDR Subprograms

Exceptions

The exception raised by the Internet Address package appears in Table 79-1.

Table 79-1 Exception from Internet Address Package

Exception	Description
UNKNOWN_HOST	The host is unknown.

Summary of UTL_INADDR Subprograms

Table 79-2 UTL_INADDR Subprograms

Subprogram	Description
"get_host_name Function"	Retrieves the name of the local or remote host given its IP address.
"get_host_address Function"	Retrieves the IP address of the local or remote host given its name.