Create a Global Database Link

Oracle Corporation recommends creating one global database link per database. A global database link that is the global database name is automatically registered with the Oracle Names server. Therefore, you do not need to register this information unless you want to enter user name and password credentials for it.

To register a global database link:

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 Links tab.

5. Select Add.

6. Enter the global database link name in the DB Link Name field. If the GLOBAL_NAMES parameter has been set to TRUE in the initialization parameter file, the name entered must be the global database name.

7. If you want to use a link qualifier, see Append a Link Qualifier for a Global Database Link.

8. Enter valid user name and password credentials for the database in the User and Password fields.

9. Choose Execute.

10. Choose File > Save Network Configuration.