how_pass_host_and_post_parameters.md

How to pass host and port parameters

Using the following command one can pass hostname, port, servicename and SID parameters to connect to a database without having an entry in tnsnames.ora

$ sqlplus username/password@hostname:port/SERVICENAME

$ sqlplus username
Enter password: password@//hostname:port/SERVICENAME

$ sqlplus /nolog
SQL> connect username/password@hostname:port/SERVICENAME

References

• Blog: Alex Lima