Re: translate an ip

On 8/28/07, Andrew Kerber <andrew.kerber_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello experts,
>
> I am trying to build a function to translate an IP address into its name,
> or vice versa. I have a mixed bag of IP addresses and DNS names, all culled
> from AUD$ history tables. What I need is a consistent format, either IP or
> DNS name, so I can consolidate the information. I am trying to use
> utl_inaddr.get_host_name. It works, but if it encounters an IP that it
> can't translate, my SQL statement fails. The same for using
> utl_inaddr.get_host_address. What I have so far is below. It compiles, but
> it doesn't catch the error. What I need is something that will either
> translate the address, or else return the original value. I would
> appreciate any help you might have to offer.
>
>

What is the nature of the failure?

IP or hostname that no longer exists?

Or something else?

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