SQLNET.ora and tnsnames.ora, listener.ora btwn difference

Hi all

What is the fundamental difference between these 3 files - sqlnet.ora, listener.ora and tnsnames.ora?

Version may be 10 g.

(a) Listener.ora is a SQL * Net configuration file allows you to Configure listeners (needed to accept applications for remote connection) Oracle database.

Normally, this file resides in the ORACLE HOME\NETWORK\ADMIN directory or in the directory defined by the variable $TNS_ADMIN.

(b) Tnsnames.ora is a file that is used by oracle client to connect to the oracle server.

(c) Sqlnet.ora is a text file that provides SQL * Net with the basic configuration details as options vectorization, field by default, encryption, etc.. This file is located in the ORACLE HOME\NETWORK\ADMIN directory.

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