Easy Connect (EZCONNECT) Naming Method with Instance Name

Oftentimes I use the Easy Connect (EZCONNECT) to connect to a new database just to quickly verify database connectivity. The syntax I usually use is as follows: CONNECT username/password@[//]host[:port][/service_name] CONNECT scott/tiger@host1-vip:1522/RACDB In RAC, this will connect to whatever instance based on the service’s load balancing goal. I just learned that with the 11g net services …

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