High Availability Guide : Using HotStandby with applications : Connecting to HotStandby servers : Choosing the connectivity type
  
Choosing the connectivity type
Procedure
The following compatibility matrix helps you choose the connectivity type by indicating the supported feature against the selected connect info:
Feature
Standalone config.
HSB configuration
Basic connectivity
Yes (BC Info)
Yes (BC Info)
Transparent failover
No
Yes (TC Info)
Load balancing
No
Yes (TC Info)
See also
Connecting to HotStandby servers