Multiple choice

Which connection method requires the configuration of the TNSNAMES.ORA file?

  1. Host naming

  2. Local naming

  3. Centralized naming

  4. None .
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Local naming method stores connection descriptors in TNSNAMES.ORA on the client, mapping net service names to connect descriptors. Host naming uses DNS, centralized naming uses Oracle Names or OID. Local naming is the traditional TNSNAMES.ORA approach.

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