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=Identify the SQL*Net or Net Service Name=

==On Unix==

# Log in to the Oracle DBMS server.
# {{{su - oracle}}}
# Execute the {{{ingres}}} associated with the oracle user.
# {{{cd $ORACLE_HOME/bin}}}
# Run the {{{netca}}} program.
# Wait for the Welcome page to appear.
# Select "**Local Net Service Name Configuration**."
# Select **Next**.
# Select the **Test** option.
# Select **Next**.
# Use the drop-down menu to display a list of Oracle net service names available on the machine.
# Exit the utility.

==On Windows==

# Log in to the machine that hosts the Oracle DBMS.
# Launch the Net Configuration Assistant (**Start menu** >> **Programs** >> **Oracle**).
# Click the **Local Net Service Name** configuration radio button.
# Click **Next**. 
# Click **Test**.
# Click **Next**. 
# Use the drop-down menu to display a list of Oracle net service names available on the machine.
# Use the **Cancel** button to exit the utility.