Index

A B C D E F H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X

A

Access Control Lists

adding and deleting members, 12.6.2

available security groups, 12.6

Active Directory

adding and deleting security group members, 12.6.2

automatic discovery of directory servers, 12.2.2

connecting to a database, 12.5

how Oracle directory objects appear, 12.2.7

integration with directory servers, 12.5

managing Access Control Lists, 12.6

managing security groups, 12.6

requirements for using Oracle, 12.5

testing connectivity from client computers, 12.5

testing connectivity with SQL*Plus, 12.2.4

testing database connectivity, 12.2.4

user interface extensions, 12.2.4

Active Directory Users and Computers

integration with Oracle objects in Active Directory, 12.2.3

Advanced Replication support

data dictionary tables, 4.8.3

initialization parameter requirements, 4.8.2

tablespace requirements, 4.8.1, 4.8.3

alert logs

monitoring a database, 6.1

using, 6.4

ALTER DATABASE ARCHIVELOG command, 5.9.1

application development

and data access, 15.2

finding information, 15.1

architecture

thread-based, 1.1.2

ARCHIVELOG mode, 5.9.1

archiving mode

controlling, 5.9

custom database, 5.9

starter database, 5.9

archiving procedures, 5.9.2

for redo log files, 5.9

specifying an archive destination, 5.9.2

UNC not allowed, 5.8

audit trail

managing, 6.3.2

operating system, 2.4.1

AUDIT_FILE_DEST, 6.3.2, 13.4

authentication

automatically enabling during installation, 8.4

enhancements, 8.3

OSAUTH_PREFIX_DOMAIN parameter, 9.2.1.1

overview, 8.1, 12.4

using a password file, 5.5

using Windows native authentication methods, 12.4

using Windows native methods, 8.1

viewing parameter settings, 9.1.6

when to use enterprise users, 8.3.1

when to use external users, 8.3.1

authentication protocols

default protocol used, 8.2

authorization

when to use enterprise roles, 8.3.1

when to use external roles, 8.3.1

Automatic Storage Management

about, 1.1.1

auto-starting

Oracle Database services, 5.1.4

B

background processes

querying, 1.1.2

BACKGROUND_DUMP_DEST, 6.4

backup

control files, 14.3.1.21

databases, 3.4.11

Backup Wizard

preferred tools, 2.1.2

bad file

specifying, 2.3.3

block size

maximum, 13.7

blocks for each file, maximum, 13.7

C

commands

ALTER DATABASE ARCHIVELOG, 5.9.1

ARCHIVE LOG LIST, 5.9.1

CREATE DATABASE, 3.4.7

NET START, 3.4.8

REGEDT, 3.4.10

configuration parameters

defined, 14.1

LOCAL, C.4.1

registry, defined, 14.1

TNS_ADMIN, C.4.2

USE_SHARED_SOCKET, C.4.3

configuring

Named Pipes Protocol Adapter, C.5.2

Oracle Spatial, 4.7

Oracle Text, 4.6

CONNECT /AS SYSDBA

connecting without a password, 8.4

using, 5.2

CONNECT INTERNAL

replacement, 2.1

connecting

LOCAL parameter, C.4.1

to a database, 5.2

control files

maximum size, 13.7

CREATE DATABASE command, 3.4.7

CREATE LIBRARY command, 15.4.5

custom database

archiving mode, 5.9

D

data dictionary

Advanced Replication tables, 4.8.3

Data Pump Export

starting, 2.2.3

Data Pump Import

starting, 2.2.3

database administrator privileges

for a single database on a computer, 9.1.10

for all databases on a computer, 9.1.3

Database Configuration Assistant

preferred tools, 2.1.2

registering a database object in a directory server, 12.2.6

starting, 2.2.2

database connection

error messages, D.4

database files

deleting, 3.4.3

database monitoring

using Oracle Counters for Windows Performance Monitor, 6.2

with alert logs, 6.4

with Event Viewer, 6.3

with trace files, 6.4

database operator privileges

for a single database on a computer, 9.1.11

for all databases on a computer, 9.1.4

database privileges

in Windows local groups, 9.2.3.1

database tools

operating system compatibility, 2.1.1

starting from the command line, 2.2.3

starting from the Start Menu, 2.2.2

starting in multiple Oracle Homes, 2.2.1

databases

backing up, 3.4.11

connecting to, 5.2

creating manually, 3.4

deleting, 3.4.3

exporting, 3.4.2

importing, 3.4.9

monitoring, 6.1

naming conventions, 3.1

password encryption, 5.7

shutting down, 5.2, 5.3

starting, 5.2

DBVERIFY

starting, 2.2.3

debugging external procedures, 15.5

developing applications

for Windows, 15.1

directory servers

automatic discovery of directory servers, 12.2.2

features integrated with Oracle10g, 12.2.1

how Oracle directory objects display in Active Directory, 12.2.7

integration with Active Directory, 12.5

managing Access Control Lists, 12.6

requirements for using Oracle with Active Directory, 12.5

user interface extensions, 12.2.4

DisplayName parameter, C.2.1

DLLs

compared to UNIX shared libraries, E.5

external procedures, 15.4.4

Oracle Counters for Windows Performance Monitor, 14.3.3.1

Oracle Real Application Clusters, 14.4

DNS-style naming convention, 12.5

E

encrypting, database passwords, 5.7

enhanced security, 4.3.1

enterprise roles

environments in which to use, 8.3.1

enterprise users

environments in which to use, 8.3.1

error messages

DIM-00000 to DIM-00039, D.3

Intercartridge Exchange, 15.7.4

ORA-00256, 3.2, 5.8

ORA-01102, 3.1

ORA-09275, D.1

ORA-09291, 3.2, 5.8

ORA-12560, D.4

OSD-04000 to OSD-04099, D.2.1

OSD-04018, 3.2, 5.8

OSD-04100 to OSD-04199, D.2.2

OSD-04200 to OSD-04299, D.2.3

OSD-04300 to OSD-04399, D.2.4

OSD-04400 to OSD-04499, D.2.5

OSD-04500 to OSD-04599, D.2.6

Event Viewer

blue (informational) icon, 6.3

defined, 2.4.1

for monitoring a database, 6.1

integration with Oracle Database, 2.4.1

logging operating system audit trail, 2.4.1

managing, 6.3.2

reading, 6.3.1

red (stop sign) icon, 6.3

starting, 2.2.4

using, 6.3

yellow (exclamation point) icon, 6.3

exception conditions, Intercartridge Exchange, 15.7.3

executable images

modifying, 1.1.2

EXECUTE privileges, on a PL/SQL library, 15.4.5

Export

databases, 3.4.2

interactive mode, 3.4.2

parameter mode, 3.4.2, 3.4.2

preferred tools, 2.1.2

starting, 2.2.3

Export Wizard

preferred tools, 2.1.2

extended partition

defined, B.1

EXTERNAL clause, 15.4.5

external operating system users

administering, 9.1, 9.2

creating, 9.1.7, 9.2.1

environments in which to use, 8.3.1

external procedures

building a DLL, 15.4.4

creating a PL/SQL library, 15.4.5

debugging, 15.5

EXTERNAL clause, 15.4.5

granting EXECUTE privileges, 15.4.5

registering with Oracle Database, 15.4.5

using EXTPROC, 15.4.2.2

writing, 15.4.3

external roles

administering, 9.1, 9.2

creating, 9.1.9

environments in which to use, 8.3.1

external users

administering, 9.1, 9.2

creating, 9.1.7, 9.2.1

environments in which to use, 8.3.1

EXTPROC

example, 15.4.3

explained, 15.4.2.1

responsibilities, 15.4.2.2

F

features

large user populations, 1.2

Oracle PKI, 1.3.1

file I/O enhancements, 1.1.3

file permissions, 4.3.1

files

maximum number for each database, 13.7

maximum size possible, 13.7

sample init.ora, 13.2

trace, 6.4

FSEEK

line terminators, 15.6

H

Hostname parameter, 6.2.1

I

ICX. See Intercartridge Exchange

ImagePath parameter, C.2.1

Import

databases, 3.4.9

parameter mode, 3.4.9, 3.4.9

preferred tools, 2.1.2

Import Wizard

preferred tools, 2.1.2

initialization parameter file

defined, 13.1

editing, 13.1.2

location, 13.1.1

initialization parameter requirements

Advanced Replication Support, 4.8.2

initialization parameters

OS_ROLES, 8.3

path in registry, 14.3.1.5

instances

modifying, 3.5.4

Oracle Database, 1.1.2

running multiple instances, 5.4

integration with Windows

Oracle Fail Safe, 1.3.3

Oracle PKI, 1.3.1

Oracle Services for MTS, 1.3.2

Intercartridge Exchange

accessing Web data, 15.7

configuring, 15.7.1

error messages, 15.7.4

exception conditions, 15.7.3

packaged functions, 15.7.2

stored packages, 15.7.2

using, 15.7.2

internet applications

developing, 15.2.1

K

Kerberos

default use of, 8.2

keys

defined, 14.2

L

Load Wizard

preferred tools, 2.1.2

local database role

creating, 9.1.8

local groups

with database privileges, 9.2.3.1

LOCAL networking parameter, C.4.1

LOG_ARCHIVE_DEST_n, 3.2, 5.8, 5.9.2

LOG_ARCHIVE_FORMAT parameter, 5.9.2

LOG_ARCHIVE_START, 5.9.2

logs

alert, 6.4

M

mapped drives, 3.2, 5.8

MAXDATAFILES, 3.4.4

memory usage, 7.4

Microsoft Certificate Services, 11.2.2

Microsoft Certificate Stores, 11.2.1

Microsoft Management Console

defined, 2.4.2

integration with Oracle Database, 2.4.2

starting, 2.2.4

Microsoft ODBC Administration

starting, 2.2.2

Migration Utility

preferred tools, 2.1.2

MMC. See Microsoft Management Console

monitoring

alert logs, 6.1

Event Viewer, 6.1

Management Pack, 6.1

Oracle Counters for Windows Performance Monitor, 6.1

Oracle Database events, 2.4.3

trace files, 6.1

multiple instances, running, 5.4

multiple Oracle homes

service naming conventions, 5.1.1

N

Named Pipes Protocol Adapter

with an Oracle Names Server, C.5.2

naming conventions for multiple Oracle homes, 5.1.1

NET START command, 3.4.8

networking parameters

LOCAL, C.4.1

TNS_ADMIN, C.4.2

USE_SHARED_SOCKET, C.4.3

NOARCHIVELOG mode, 5.9.1

NTFS

file system permission setting, 4.3

NTLM

default use of, 8.2

NTS. See Windows native authentication

O

ObjectName parameter, C.2.1

OCOPY

and raw files, 1.1.4

preferred tools, 2.1.2

operating system authentication

automatically enabling during installation, 8.4

connecting as SYSDBA without a password, 8.4

OSAUTH_PREFIX_DOMAIN parameter, 9.2.1.1

operating systems

audit trail, 2.4.1

authentication overview, 8.1, 12.4

operfcfg

starting, 2.2.3

syntax examples, 14.7.1

ORA_DBA local group

adding users to, 8.4

ORA-00256 error, 3.2

Oracle Administration Assistant for Windows

adding a computer to the navigation tree, 9.1.2

connecting to a database, 9.1.5

creating a local database role, 9.1.8

creating an external operating system user, 9.1.7

creating an external role, 9.1.9

database connection issues, 9.1.5.1

defined, 2.4.3

granting administrator privileges, 9.1.10

granting operator privileges, 9.1.11

integration with Oracle Database, 2.4.3

managing remote computers, 9.1.1

saving a navigation tree configuration, 9.1.2

setting OS_AUTHENT_PREFIX, 9.1.6

starting, 2.2.2

using, 9.1, 14.6, 14.7.2

using the Oracle Counters for Windows Performance Monitor snap-in, 14.7.2

using the Oracle Home Configuration snap-in, 14.6

viewing authentication settings, 9.1.6

Oracle Counters for Windows Performance Monitor

accessing, 6.2.2

for monitoring a database, 6.1

Hostname parameter, 6.2.1

integration with Windows, E.3

parameters, 14.3.3.1

Password parameter, 6.2.1

registry information, 6.2.1

starting, 2.2.2, 2.2.4

troubleshooting information, 6.2.5

Username parameter, 6.2.1

using, 2.4.3, 6.2, 14.7.2

Oracle Database

connecting to, 5.2

password encryption, 5.7

shutting down, 5.2, 5.3

specifications, 13.7

starting, 5.2

Oracle Database services

auto-starting, 5.1.4

naming conventions for multiple Oracle homes, 5.1.1

shutting down a database, 5.3

starting, 5.1.2

stopping, 5.1.3

Oracle Database Upgrade Assistant

starting, 2.2.2

Oracle Directory Manager

starting, 2.2.2

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Management Pack, 6.1

Oracle Enterprise Manager Console

preferred tools, 2.1.2

starting, 2.2.2, 2.2.3

Oracle Home Configuration snap-in

using, 14.6

Oracle Locale Builder

starting, 2.2.2

Oracle Managed Files, 3.4.7

Oracle Names

Named Pipes Protocol Adapter, C.5.2

Oracle Net

configuring for external procedures, 15.4.2.2

Oracle Net Configuration Assistant

configuring Oracle software with a directory server, 12.2.2, 12.2.6

creating the Oracle schema, 12.3

starting, 2.2.2

Oracle Net directory naming

connecting to a database through a directory server, 12.5

Oracle Net Manager

starting, 2.2.2

Oracle public key infrastructure, 11.1

Oracle Real Application Clusters

registry values, 14.4

Oracle schema

creating with Oracle Net Configuration Assistant, 12.3

Oracle Spatial

configuring, 4.7

Oracle Text

configuring, 4.6

Oracle Wallet Manager, 10.3.1

starting, 2.2.2

Oracle Wallets, 10.3

storing in the registry, 10.3

storing private keys and trust points, 10.1

ORACLE_SID, 3.4.10, 5.4

OracleDBCreator security group

defined, 12.6.1.1

OracleHOME_NAMEClientCache, C.2.1

OracleHOME_NAMECMAdmin, C.2.1

OracleHOME_NAMECMan, C.2.1

OracleHOME_NAMETNSListener, C.2.1

OracleHOME_NAMETNSListener service, C.5.2

OracleNetAdmins security group

defined, 12.6.1.2

ORADIM

command syntax errors, D.3

modifying an instance, 3.5.4

moving or copying password files, 5.5

preferred tools, 2.1.2

starting, 2.2.3

ORAPWD

creating password files, 5.5

starting, 2.2.3

OS_AUTHENT_PREFIX parameter

case insensitivity, 9.2.1.1

defined, 9.1.6

using, 9.2.1.1

OS_ROLES parameter

defined, 9.1.6

using with external roles, 8.3

OSAUTH_PREFIX_DOMAIN, 9.1.1, 9.2.1.1

OSAUTH_PREFIX_DOMAIN parameter, 9.2.1.1

P

packaged functions

Intercartridge Exchange, 15.7.2

UTL_HTTP.REQUEST, 15.7.2.1

UTL_HTTP.REQUEST_PIECES, 15.7.2.2

parameter mode

Export, 3.4.2, 3.4.2

Import, 3.4.9, 3.4.9

parameters

AUDIT_FILE_DEST, 6.3.2

BACKGROUND_DUMP_DEST, 6.4

DisplayName, 14.3.3.2, C.2.1

Hostname, 6.2.1, 14.3.3.1

ImagePath, 14.3.3.2, C.2.1

INST_LOC, 14.3.2.1

LOCAL, C.4.1, C.4.1

LOG_ARCHIVE_DEST_n, 3.2, 5.8, 5.9.2

LOG_ARCHIVE_FORMAT, 5.9.2

LOG_ARCHIVE_START, 5.9.2

LOGFILE, 14.3.3.1

MSHELP_TOOLS, 14.3.1.1

NLS_LANG, 14.3.1.2

ObjectName, 14.3.3.2, C.2.1

OO4O, 14.3.2.2

ORA_AFFINITY, 14.3.1.10

ORA_CWD, 14.3.1.3

ORA_SID_AUTOSTART, 14.3.1.4

ORA_SID_PFILE, 14.3.1.5

ORA_SID_SHUTDOWN, 14.3.1.6

ORA_SID_SHUTDOWN_TIMEOUT, 14.3.1.7

ORA_SID_SHUTDOWNTYPE, 14.3.1.8

Oracle Counters for Windows Performance Monitor, 14.7

ORACLE_BASE, 14.3.1.11

ORACLE_GROUP_NAME, 14.3.1.12

ORACLE_HOME, 14.3.1.13

ORACLE_HOME_KEY, 14.3.1.14

ORACLE_HOME_NAME, 14.3.1.15

ORACLE_PRIORITY, 14.3.1.16

ORACLE_SID, 3.4.10, 5.4, 14.3.1.17

OS_AUTHENT_PREFIX, 9.1.6

OS_ROLES, 9.1.6

OSAUTH_PREFIX_DOMAIN, 9.1.1, 9.2.1.1, 14.3.1.18

OSAUTH_X509_NAME, 14.3.1.19

Password, 6.2.1

PERF_FILE_NAME, 14.3.3.1

RDBMS_ARCHIVE, 14.3.1.20

RDBMS_CONTROL, 14.3.1.21

REMOTE_LOGIN_PASSWORDFILE, 5.5

SQLPATH, 14.3.1.22

TNS_ADMIN, C.4.2

USE_SHARED_SOCKET, C.4.3

Username, 6.2.1, 14.3.3.1

partitions

extended, B.1

logical partition, B.1.2

physical disk, B.1.1

raw, B.1

password

encryption, 5.7

not needed with SYSDBA, 8.4

utility, 5.5

password file

authenticating database administrators, 5.5

creating, 5.5

hiding, 5.5

viewing, 5.5.1

Password parameter, 6.2.1, 14.3.3.1

PERFORMANCE key, 14.3.3.1

Performance Monitor

See Oracle Counters for Windows Performance Monitor

Performance Pack, monitoring a database, 6.1

PhysicalDrive, B.1.1

PL/SQL Embedded Gateway, 15.1.3

postinstallation

setting NTFS file system permissions, 4.3

setting Windows registry security, 4.3.3

PRAGMA RESTRICT_REFERENCES, with Intercartridge Exchange, 15.7.3

privileges

in Windows local groups, 9.2.3.1

PWDSID.ORA file, 5.5

R

raw files

using, 1.1.4

raw partition

defined, B.1

logical partition, B.1.2

overview, B.1

physical disk, B.1.1

Recovery Manager

preferred tools, 2.1.2

starting, 2.2.3

Recovery Wizard

preferred tools, 2.1.2

redo log files

archiving, 5.9

REGEDT command, 3.4.10

registering an external procedure, 15.4.5

registry

adding parameters, 14.5.2

and Oracle Real Application Clusters, 14.4

configuration parameters, defined, 14.1

DisplayName, 14.3.3.2, C.2.1

editor, 14.2

editor, starting, 2.2.4

Hostname, 6.2.1, 14.3.3.1

ImagePath, 14.3.3.2, C.2.1

INST_LOC, 14.3.2.1

keys, defined, 14.2

LOGFILE, 14.3.3.1

modifying values, 14.5

MSHELP_TOOLS, 14.3.1.1

NLS_LANG, 14.3.1.2

ObjectName, 14.3.3.2, C.2.1

OO4O, 14.3.2.2

ORA_AFFINITY, 14.3.1.10

ORA_CWD, 14.3.1.3

ORA_SID_AUTOSTART, 14.3.1.4

ORA_SID_PFILE, 14.3.1.5

ORA_SID_SHUTDOWN, 14.3.1.6

ORA_SID_SHUTDOWN_TIMEOUT, 14.3.1.7

ORA_SID_SHUTDOWNTYPE, 14.3.1.8

ORACLE_BASE, 14.3.1.11

ORACLE_GROUP_NAME, 14.3.1.12

ORACLE_HOME, 14.3.1.13

ORACLE_HOME_KEY, 14.3.1.14

ORACLE_HOME_NAME, 14.3.1.15

ORACLE_PRIORITY, 14.3.1.16

ORACLE_SID, 14.3.1.17

OracleHOME_NAMEClientCache, C.2.1

OracleHOME_NAMECMAdmin, C.2.1

OracleHOME_NAMECMan, C.2.1

OracleHOME_NAMETNSListener, C.2.1

OSAUTH_PREFIX_DOMAIN, 9.2.1.1, 14.3.1.18

OSAUTH_X509_NAME, 14.3.1.19

Password, 6.2.1, 14.3.3.1

PERF_FILE_NAME, 14.3.3.1

PERFORMANCE key, 14.3.3.1

RDBMS_ARCHIVE, 14.3.1.20

RDBMS_CONTROL, 14.3.1.21

REG_DWORD, 14.2, 14.5.2

REG_EXPAND_SZ, 14.2, 14.5.2

REG_MULTI_SZ, 14.2, 14.5.2

REG_SZ, 14.2, 14.5.2

REGEDT, 14.5.1, 14.5.2

setting security, 4.3.3

SQLPATH, 14.3.1.22

update ORACLE_SID, 3.4.10

Username, 6.2.1, 14.3.3.1

using operfcfg, 14.7.1

remote computers

accessing database files, 5.8

managing with Oracle Administration Assistant for Windows, 9.1.1

REMOTE_LOGIN_PASSWORDFILE, 5.5

requirements

for using Oracle with Active Directory, 12.5

role authorization

description, 8.3

method enhancements, 8.3

roles

creating, 9.1.9

creating a local database role, 9.1.8

when to use enterprise roles, 8.3.1

when to use external roles, 8.3.1

S

security groups

adding and deleting members, 12.6.2

Server Manager

replacement, 2.1

services, 5.1.1

auto-starting, 5.1.4

shutting down a database, 5.3

starting, 3.4.6, 5.1.2

stopping, 5.1.3

SET INSTANCE command, 9.2.2.2, 9.2.3.1

SET ORACLE_SID=SID, 5.4

Shared Server Process, 1.2

shutting down

databases, 5.2, 5.3

snap-ins

Oracle Counters for Windows Performance Monitor, 14.7.2

Oracle Home Configuration, 14.6

specifying an archiving file format, 5.9.2

SQL*Loader

control file conventions, 2.3.4

direct path option, 2.3.2

preferred tools, 2.1.2

starting, 2.2.3

SQL*Plus

connecting to a database through Active Directory, 12.2.4

preferred tools, 2.1.2

shutting down the database, 5.2

starting, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 5.2

starting the database, 5.2

sqlnet.ora file

and Windows native authentication, 9.2.2.2, 9.2.3.1

location of, 9.2.2.2, 9.2.3.1

starter database

archiving mode, 5.9

starting

databases, 5.2

Oracle Counters for Windows Performance Monitor, 6.2.2

Oracle Database services, 5.1.2

SQL*Plus, 5.2

stopping, Oracle Database services, 5.1.3

stored packages, Intercartridge Exchange, 15.7.2

storing private keys and trust points

Oracle Wallets, 10.1

symbolic links

creating, B.2

SYSDBA privileges

connecting without a password, 8.4

for a single database on a computer, 9.1.10

for all databases on a computer, 9.1.3

SYSOPER privileges

for a single database on a computer, 9.1.11

for all databases on a computer, 9.1.4

T

tablespaces

Advanced Replication support, 4.8.1, 4.8.3

Task Manager

starting, 2.2.4

using, 2.4.5

threads

and Microsoft Management Console, 2.4.2

and multiple Oracle Database instances, 1.1.2

and ORASTACK, 1.1.2

and shared server process, 1.2

and UNIX processes, E.13

defined, 1.1.2

optional and required, 1.1.2

process errors, D.2

processor affinity, 14.3.1.10

scheduling priority, 14.3.1.16

TKPROF

starting, 2.2.3

TNS_ADMIN networking parameter, C.4.2

tools, starting

Data Pump Export, 2.2.3

Data Pump Import, 2.2.3

Database Configuration Assistant, 2.2.2

DBVERIFY, 2.2.3

Event Viewer, 2.2.4

Export, 2.2.3

Microsoft Management Console, 2.2.4

Microsoft ODBC Administration, 2.2.2

operfcfg, 2.2.3

Oracle Administration Assistant for Windows, 2.2.2

Oracle Counters for Windows Performance Monitor, 2.2.2, 2.2.4

Oracle Database Upgrade Assistant, 2.2.2

Oracle Directory Manager, 2.2.2

Oracle Enterprise Manager Console, 2.2.2, 2.2.3

Oracle Locale Builder, 2.2.2

Oracle Net Configuration Assistant, 2.2.2

Oracle Net Manager, 2.2.2

Oracle Wallet Manager, 2.2.2

ORADIM, 2.2.3

ORAPWD, 2.2.3

Recovery Manager, 2.2.3

Registry Editor, 2.2.4

SQL*Loader, 2.2.3

SQL*Plus, 2.2.2, 2.2.3

Task Manager, 2.2.4

TKPROF, 2.2.3

User Manager, 2.2.4

trace files

for monitoring a database, 6.1

using, 6.4

troubleshooting

ORA-12560 error, D.4

ORA-28575 error, D.4

TNS-12203 error, D.4

tuning Windows Server operating system, 7.1

U

UNC, 3.2, 5.8

Universal Naming Convention, 3.2, 5.8

UNIX

and Windows, Oracle Database differences, E

USE_SHARED_SOCKET networking parameter, C.4.3

user authentication

description, 8.3

enhancement methods, 8.3

when to use enterprise users, 8.3.1

when to use external users, 8.3.1

User Manager

starting, 2.2.4

Username parameter, 6.2.1

UTL_FILE

using, 15.6

UTL_HTTP.REQUEST, Intercartridge Exchange, 15.7.2.1

UTL_HTTP.REQUEST_PIECES, Intercartridge Exchange, 15.7.2.2

V

viewing

password file, 5.5.1

W

Wallet Resource Locator, 11.2.3

Web data, Intercartridge Exchange, 15.7

Windows

and UNIX, Oracle Database differences, E

extensions for internet development, 15.2.1

Windows 2000 domains

administering external users and roles, 9.1

Windows authentication protocols

default protocol used, 8.2

Windows domains

administering external users and roles, 9.2

basic features, 8.3

Windows local groups

with database privileges, 8.4, 9.2.3.1

Windows native authentication

benefits, 8.1, 12.4

enhancements, 8.3

installation of, 8.1, 12.4

methods and use of, 8.1, 12.4

overview, 8.1, 12.4

role authorization enhancements, 8.3

setting the sqlnet.ora file, 9.2.2.2, 9.2.3.1

user and role requirements, 8.3

user authentication enhancements, 8.3

Windows tuning

applying latest service packs, 7.9

closing unnecessary foreground applications, 7.12

configuring server to be an application server, 7.4

disable unnecessary services, 7.5

foreground applications, 7.3

multiple striped volumes for sequential and random access, 7.10.1

overview, 7.1

removing unused network protocols, 7.6

resetting the network protocol bind order, 7.7

using hardware and operating system striping, 7.10

Windows-specific

archiving procedures, 5.9.2

audit trail, 6.3.1

automatic database startup after restart, 5.1.4

initialization parameter file, 13.1

parameter file location, 13.1.1

parameter filename and location, 13.1

password filename and location, 5.5

role syntax, 9.2.3.1

trace file names, 6.4

X

X.500 naming convention, 12.5