This parameter is used to prevent information about a database from being returned to a client when a discovery request is received at the server.
The default for this parameter is that discovery is enabled for this database.
By changing this parameter value to "Disable", it is possible to hide databases with sensitive data from the discovery process. This can be done in addition to other database security controls on the database.
For the numeric equivalents and API constants for these values, refer to the Administrative API Reference.