Re: Oracle Network Administration

In article <8vclp6$ft5$1_at_nnrp1.deja.com>,   cool_capybara_at_my-deja.com wrote:
> Here's a bizzare one.
>
> I am trying to connect my client machine to a server running Oracle 8i
> (EE). When I try and create a new Service, I get an
> error :"Connecting...ORA-12638: Credential retrieval failed
> The test did not succeed."
>
> The bizzare thing is that I have intermittantly gotten a "Test
> Succeeded" message.
>
> - I know that I have the service name and host name correct
> - I know I have the port (the standard TCP 1521) correct
> - Some co-workers are able to successfully connect with the same
> parameters
>
> My Listner is also configured for TCP port 1521.
>
> I'm about at the end of my rope. Can anyone suggest something it
 might
> be or something I might want to try?
>
> Thanks!!
>
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The problem most likely is your sqlnet.ora Either you need to have a line
sqlnet.authentication_services=(none)

or
sqlnet.authentication_services=(nts)

I don't remember which one is correct.

Hth,

Sybrand Bakker,Oracle DBA

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