8.4 Configuring the Easy Connect Naming Method

The Easy Connect naming method eliminates the need for service name lookup in tnsnames.ora files for TCP/IP environments. In fact, no naming or directory system is required when using this method.

• Understanding the Easy Connect Naming Method
  The Easy Connect naming method provides out-of-the-box TCP/IP connectivity to databases.
• Support for Easy Connect Plus
  Starting with Oracle Database 19c, the Easy Connect syntax that applications use to connect to Oracle Database supports an enhanced functionality known as Easy Connect Plus.
• Examples of Easy Connect Naming Method
  Review some example Easy Connect strings and how each string converts into a connect descriptor.
• Configuring Easy Connect Naming on the Client
  Learn about the required conditions and configuration tasks that clients need to ensure before using the Easy Connect naming method.
• Configuring Easy Connect Naming to Use a DNS Alias
  You can optionally configure a DNS alias for the host name, as provided with the host naming method.