Re: Connection to Oracle Database Problems

Boris wrote:
> We have some analysts based in another part of the business,
>
> They are wanting to connect to our oracle database.
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> The firewall has been opened up by the I&O team.
>
> The analysts can ping the oracle server successfully, but they can not
> tnsping or connect to the oracle instance.
>
> Has anyone got any suggestions on what to check?

Hundreds.

But first off I am having a hard time looking over your shoulder. Do you think telling us the version number and the error message might be of value?

But I do wonder about the advisability of giving access to your Oracle database to people unskilled enough that they can't cobble together a connection.

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