Manage Data: Aliases

An alias is an alternate name for an Oracle Names server, net service name, database service, or database link. The Aliases tab enables you to query for, add, or remove aliases in the Oracle Names server.

Action

Query | Select to query for the alias specified in the Alias Name field.
Add | Select to create the alias specified in the Alias Name field. Specify the name of the net service name, database service, or database link in the Canonical Name field.
Remove | Select to remove the alias specified in the Alias Name field.
Execute button | Choose to perform the alias query, add, or remove operation.

Aliases

Alias Name | Enter the alias name to query, add, or remove.
Canonical Name | Enter the original name of the net service name, database service, or database link.