Re: How do I trace hanging "connect / as sysdba"?

DR wrote:
> > Your change of sqlnet.ora disables connect / as sysdba
>
> Correct,
> and my question was meaningless.
>
> > The authentication process tries to get in touch with your PDC.
> > There is a problem in your network.
>
> So,
> if I'm not missing something again, if you set
> sqlnet.authentication_services back to NTS and logon with a local(not
> domain) user from the ora_dba group,
> the OS authentication ("/ as sysdba" without credentials) should work.
>
>
> Regards,
> Dimitre

As far as I know, Oracle will contact the PDC, local or domain account. I expect your suggestion is not going to work.

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