Load tnsnames.ora Into Oracle Names

If you already have a tnsnames.ora file with net service names, you do not have to re-create them in an Oracle Names server. Instead, you can load the net service name data into an Oracle Names server.

To import data from a tnsnames.ora file:

1. In the navigator pane, expand Net8 Configuration > Oracle Names Servers.

2. Select the Oracle Names server.

3. From the list in the right pane, select Manage Data.

4. Select the Net Service Names tab.

5. Choose Load.

6. Enter the path for your current master local naming configuration file in the File field.

7. Choose Execute.

8. Choose File > Save Network Configuration.