An external procedure is a function that is written in the C programming language and stored in a shared library on the server. In order for the Oracle8i database to connect to an external procedure, the server must be configured with a net service name to access external procedures.

Note: Net8 Configuration Assistant automatically creates a net service name for external procedures during installation.

To configure a server for external procedures:

1. Ensure the listener is configured for external procedures, as described in Configure External Procedures for the Listener.

2. Create a net service name in the tnsnames.ora file on the database. Ensure the connect descriptor information matches the information configured for the listener.

3. Choose File > Save Network Configuration.