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= Identifying an Ingres listen address =

The Ingres listen address may typically be found in either the Ingres <code>config.dat</code> file or the Ingres <code>install.log</code>.  You can use the following platform-specific procedures to confirm this value.

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== Ingres on Unix ==

# Log in to the Ingres DBMS server as the Ingres owner (typically "ingres").
# Ensure the Ingres environment is set (procedures will vary), and execute the following commands:
{{{
cd bin
./netutil
}}}
# You should see Ingres nodes listed in a Virtual Node Name column.
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# Highlight your Ingres node in the Virtual Node Name column.
# The Listen Address should be seen in the Listen Address column.

== Ingres on Windows ==

# Identify a Windows machine with a <nop>VisualDBA installation.
# Login to the machine using the {{{ingres}}} login.
# Launch your **<nop>VisualDBA**.
# Start the **Ingres** process if prompted.
# Expand the **Nodes** menu tree.
# Highlight the desired node.
# Expand the **Node** menu item.
# You will see Ingres node names in a list. 
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# Select Alter.
# View the node properties that appear in the Alter dialog. The listen address appears here.
# Exit the Alter dialog.