15 Testing Connections

After you have configured the network, you should connect and test each component to ensure that the network is functioning properly. Oracle Net Services provides tools to help you test the listener, database, and Oracle Connection Manager.

• Testing the Network
  This is the recommended sequence for testing the network.
• Using the TNSPING Utility to Test Connectivity from the Client
  The TNSPING utility determines whether the listener for a service on an Oracle Net network can be reached successfully.
• Using the TRCROUTE Utility to Test Connectivity from the Client
  The Trace Route Utility (TRCROUTE), in Linux and UNIX environments, enables administrators to discover the path or route that a connection takes from the client to the server.