A collection of parameters that specifies preferences for enabling and configuring Oracle Net features on the client or server. A profile is stored and implemented through the sqlnet.ora file. With a profile, you can:
Specify the client domain to append to unqualified names
Prioritize naming methods
Enable logging and tracing features
Route connections through specific processes
Configure parameters for external naming
Configure Oracle Advanced Security
For more information, see Oracle9i Net Services Administrator's Guide.
Oracle Net Services Configuration Overview
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