One method I have seen used a lot is to set the TNS_ADMIN variable to point to the
centralized file.
Another is to have the LAN guys add a check to their login script to check to see if
the TNSNAMES.ORA has been updated and if it has, have it pushed down when the user
logs into the LAN.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tirumala, Surendra [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 10:56 AM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
> Subject: tnsnames.ora in clients
>
>
> Hello All,
>
> Good morning!
> I would like to know how the 'tnsnames.ora' file on all
> client(windows)
> machines can be updated automatically whenever something changed on
> central 'tnsnames.ora' file.
> Is this the process still being used extensively or else
> advanced features
> like ONS.
>
> Your suggestions are highly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Suren
> Consultant DBA
> Sony
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