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Bug

The dollar sign '$' embedded in the user password in Oracle using ArcSDE administrative commands in Unix displays "Error: Bad login user (-9)."

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Bug ID Number NIM050688
SubmittedNovember 4, 2009
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Version found9.3.1
Operating SystemRed Hat Enterprise Linux
Operating System Version5
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

Not reproducible with 10.1 sp1

Workaround

Enclose single quotes around the password containing dollar sign '$' with ArcSDE administrative commands in Unix.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM050688

Software:

  • ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase

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