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Bug

The second direct connection to a different database using database authentication fails with the following error: "Failed to connect to database. Underlying DBMS did not accept username/password". This only happens when both the connections are using the same user as username with the following connection parameters: Service: sde:oracle10g Username: sde Password: pwd@<tnsservicename>

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Bug ID Number NIM055857
SubmittedMarch 30, 2010
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Version found9.3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2003 64 Bit
Version Fixed10.1
StatusFixed

Additional Information

Tested on 10.1 Final. Does not Reproduce. Please upgrade to latest release.

Workaround

Use the following connection parameters:a) Service: sde:oracle10g:/;LOCAL=<tnsservicename>Username: sdePassword: pwdorb) Service: sde:oracle10g:/;LOCAL=<tnsservicename>Username: sdePassword: pwd@<tnsserv

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM055857

Software:

  • ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase

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