21.1.9 Enabling Network Services in Oracle Database
Database administrators must enable network services in Oracle Database to send outbound mail, invoke web services, or use template-based PDF report printing with external print servers in Oracle APEX.
To learn more, see Enabling Network Services in Oracle Database in Oracle APEX Installation Guide.
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Enabling network services does not apply to APEX instances running on Oracle Autonomous Database. APEX can communicate with external endpoints over the internet without additional configuration.Parent topic: Understanding Administrator Security Best Practices