8.2.6 Export Directory Naming Entries to the tnsnames.ora file

After you create the directory naming entries, consider exporting the entries to a local tnsnames.ora file and distributing that file to clients. Clients can use the locally saved file when the directory server is temporarily unavailable.

The following procedure describes how to export directory naming entries to a local tnsnames.ora file:

1. Access the Net Services Administration page in Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control.

2. Select Directory Naming from the Administer list, and then select the Oracle home that contains the location of the directory server.

3. Click Go.

   The Directory Naming page appears.

4. Click the Net Service Names tab.

5. In the Simple Search section, select Oracle Context and search criteria to see the network service names for a particular Oracle Context.

   The network service names display in the Results section.

6. In the Results section, click Save to tnsnames.ora.

   The Processing: Create tnsnames.ora File page appears, informing you of the creation process.