Re: IP change and TNS Names, etc.

From: Dave Morgan <dmorgan_at_bartertrust.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 08:10:41 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.002BBDAF.20010223074644@fatcity.com>

Hi All,

        I never use hostnames in tnsnames.ora's on the server as that makes my listener dependant on a possibly flaky DNS server. Just another possible point of failure.

Client side use hostnames, server side increase availability, use IP addresses.

My $0.02

Dave
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Author: Dave Morgan
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