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Bug

The Create Database Connection tool fails with ‘error - WARNING 000565: Could not connect to server’ when the connection is made with an Oracle instant client easy connect URL syntax such as //oraserverr:oraport/orasid.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Bug ID Number NIM087073
SubmittedDecember 5, 2012
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Version found10.1
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.

Workaround

Use the syntax: oraserveripaddress:listenerport/sid

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM087073

Software:

  • ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase

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