Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero - Configuring Oracle Network Environment (Part 2 of 4)

The video tutorial explains various Oracle Database naming methods, including Easy Connect, local naming, directory naming, and external naming. It focuses on Easy Connect and local naming, detailing their configurations and use cases. The tutorial also covers advanced configurations, such as using the TNS names file and setting priorities for naming methods in the sqlnet.ora file.

Which of the following is NOT a naming method supported by Oracle Database?

• Local Naming

• Easy Connect

• Directory Naming

• Secure Connect

What is a key feature of the Easy Connect method?

• Requires a configuration file

• Uses a third-party naming service

• Provides connection information in the connect command

• Needs a centralized directory server

In the Easy Connect method, what is optional in SQL connections but required in JDBC connections?

• Port number

• Double slashes

• Password

• Username

What file is used in the local naming method to store network service names?

• netca.ora

• listener.ora

• sqlnet.ora

• tnsnames.ora

Which method is most commonly used in production systems?

• Easy Connect

• Local Naming

• Directory Naming

• External Naming

What is the advantage of using network service names in the local naming method?

• They are faster to set up

• They require no configuration

• They are stored in a centralized file

• They are more secure

Why is it important to prioritize naming methods in the sqlnet.ora file?

• To enhance security

• To disable unused methods

• To determine which method to check first for connection requests

• To ensure the database uses the fastest method

What parameter in the sqlnet.ora file is used to prioritize naming methods?

• names.connection_type

• names.method_order

• names.priority_list

• names.directory_path

Which utility can be used to configure the sqlnet.ora file?

• Oracle Service Manager

• Oracle Configuration Tool

• Oracle Database Assistant

• Oracle Net Manager

What is the purpose of the Net Configuration Assistant?

• To manage user accounts

• To edit the tnsnames.ora file

• To create database links

• To configure network service names