Oracle Database - Oracle Net Manager

Oracle Net Manager enables you to configure Oracle Net Services for an Oracle home on a local client or server host.

You can use Oracle Net Manager to configure the following network components:

• Local Naming — Define simple names, connect identifiers, and map them to connect descriptors to identify the network location and identification of a service. Oracle Net Manager supports configuration of connect descriptors in local tnsnames.ora files or a centralized directory service.
• Naming Methods — Configure the different ways in which connect identifiers are resolved into connect descriptors.
• Profiles — Configure preferences for enabling and configuring Oracle Net features on the client or server.
• Listeners — Create and configure listeners to receive client connections.

You can start Oracle Net Manager using:

• the Oracle Enterprise Manager ConsoleTools > Service Management > Oracle Net Manager.
• or as a standalone application
  • On UNIX, run netmgr from $ORACLE_HOME/bin
  • On Windows, choose Start > Programs > Oracle - HOME_NAME >Configuration and Migration Tools > Net Manager.