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Oracle Database Connection

  • May 25, 2023
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pauldeq
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I tried to create an Oracle DB connection under Tools>>FME Options>>Database Connections, but every time I test the connection, I get the following error that is attached. Please assist. Thank you. BTW this is using FME Desktop version 2022.2.

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david_r
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  • May 26, 2023

Try using an easy connect string, where you can specify port numbers etc, .e.g.

//host[:port][/service_name]

See also: https://www.orafaq.com/wiki/EZCONNECT

Also make sure that the appropriate ports are open in the firewall(s).