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How The Listener Binds On TCP Protocol Addresses (Doc ID 421305.1)

Last updated on AUGUST 28, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Net Services - Version 8.1.7.2 to 11.2.0.4 [Release 8.1.7 to 11.2]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

This note attempts to explain how the listener binds to network addresses when it is configured for the TCP protocol.

Scope

The knowledge contained in this note will help you discern and eventually predict the listener behavior based on the listener configuration and system settings.   This documentation is limited in scope to 10gR2 and older listeners.  It doesn't apply to 11gR1 and newer listener behavior.

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In this Document
Purpose
Scope
Details
 Introduction
 General algorithm
 Interpreting listener status
 Side effects
 Checking tool:  Please be aware that Oracle support does not support this tool nor can we assist with issues that arise in trying to compile it.
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