SQL developer connection error 17002 on mac OS X

Using sql developer 3.1.x versions, I was constantly getting 'Io Exception: The Network Adapter could not establish the connection' (ORA-17002) error. This happens on specifically when connected to certain wired-network (LAN).Scenario and versions,- mac OS X 10.7.x (haven't checked other versions)- SQL developer 3.1.x- wired-connection (LAN)There were 2 work arounds that I found.1) Connect via … Continue reading SQL developer connection error 17002 on mac OS X

Access Oracle XE database and APEX on Virtual windows7 from a macbook pro

There are few blogs that talk about this topic, but I couldn't find an answer for the windows 7 firewall setting to get this working. Finally, I was able to configure it and so here is the blog to explain it. I would like to credit Michael McLaughlin for an excellent article that explains very clearly how mac, … Continue reading Access Oracle XE database and APEX on Virtual windows7 from a macbook pro