The local naming method is being used to connect to a remote server and the service name is being provided in the connection request. This service name is mapped to a network address contained in a _________.

In Oracle Net Services, the local naming method uses a tnsnames.ora file where service names are mapped to connect descriptors. A connect descriptor contains the complete network address and configuration details needed to establish a connection to a remote Oracle database server. Connect Identifier is the service name itself, Connect String is the full connection specification, and Connected Directory is not a valid Oracle networking term.