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LocNguyen
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5 years ago
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ODBC connection failure

Hello,   I used to be able to connect ODBC on the same database on Deltek VantagePoint before. However, for some reasons it's not working anymore. Here's my DSN:   And here's my error: ...
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    LocNguyen
    5 years ago

    I actually found out the solution. PBI is still aving my old password, thus the ODBC failed to connect since the password was recently changed. I had to clear the permission in the Datasource setting first before reconnect.

    Thanks for all you help!

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negi007
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5 years ago

LocNguyen 

 

Did you try looking into below links to find out the reason for error

 

https://knowledgebase.progress.com/articles/Article/7460

 

https://knowledgebase.progress.com/articles/Article/Oracle-error-Insufficient-information-to-connect-to-the-data-source-when-connecting-with-the-Connect-for-ODBC-Oracle-Wire-Protocol-driver

 

Please also try connecting to your database from other sources as well like excel, access or any other just to check if similar issue is faced. Also, please ensure that it is not VPN issue. Some database allows connectivity from secure network.