We use a shared tnsnames.ora from a NT server.
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> From: Ron Rogers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 2:33 PM
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> Subject: Re: tnsnames.ora in clients
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>
> Does this method of "sharing" the tnsnames work for you? What
> operating system are you using? I use Novell and when I tried
> this method of sharing the tnsnames it wouls not work. We had
> to resolve to downloading the latest copy to the users when
> they logged in.
> ROR mª¿ªm
>
> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/23/01 11:41AM >>>
> You can write a script and each time when a user logs into a domain
> it will check and copy the latest tnsnames.ora file. Or you can just
> place the tnsnames.ora file on the network drive and point everyone
> to it.
>
> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/23/01 10:55AM >>>
> 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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