Special characters in password for "create database link"

It seems that one cannot create a DB link if the password has a special character in it (like '!')?
create database link MYLINK connect to SOURCE identified by mypwd! using 'MYDB'
- returns "ORA-00933: Command not properly ended"
create database link MYLINK connect to SOURCE identified by values 'mypwd!' using 'MYDB'
- returns "ORA-00988: missing or invalid password(s). This is the syntax that works in "create user".
Nikolai

1* create database link MYLINK connect to SOURCE identified by "mypwd!" using 'MYDB'
SQL> /
Database link created.
SQL>
Joel Pérez

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Can't create database link when password has special character

I'm trying to execute the following statement within sqlplus
create database link alpha connect to scott identified by tiger! using 'db_alpha'
note that the password for the account has an exclamation point in it. the command fails. I've tried placing the password in quotes (') and double-quotes ("). The double-quotes work, but then the link fails to function properly.
We are required to have a special character in our passwords... so how do I get that special character into the password for the database link?
Thanks in advance,
Darren

for some weird reason, I can't post the reply I want. every time I try, the forum hangs and doesn't save the message. give me a sec...
I have put the password within double quotes... so I'm starting to think the problem is something else. I've been reading other posts regarding creating database links and I've obtained limited results. Here's what I've done, and the results I'm getting.
(names changed to protect the innocent)
My oracle database is on SYSA. I'm on SYSB. I set my TWO_TASK=SYSA and just use sqlplus to connect as user1.
I want to run a command on user2's tables. Normally I would just grant read access to user1 on user2's tables and use a command like
nert spaces to get this to save (weird forum bug here, I can't delete the text to the left)
SQL> sel{color:black}{color}ect * fr{color:black}{color}om u{color:black}{color}s{color:black}{color}e{color:black}{color}r{color:black}{color}2{color:black}{color}.{color:black}{color}m{color:black}{color}y{color:black}{color}_{color:black}{color}t{color:black}{color}a{color:black}{color}b{color:black}{color}l{color:black}{color}e{color:black}{color};
However, user2 is for test data and those tables get dropped and recreated often and it is cumbersome to try to remind everyone to recreate the grants. So I can't trust that user1 will have access to user2's tables. So my goal with the database link is to create a private (for user1 only) database link and access the tables that way, that way I bypass the grant issue. This works out better for me because we only change that password every 2 months. I just recreate the database link once every two months, rather than recreate grants multiple times every week. Well, that's the theory anyway.
Back to creating the database link, I thought my issue was the special character in the password because if I remove the exclamation point everyting works (except that the password is invalid). Below is what it looks like when I do this...
Attempt #1:
SQL> create database link BLAH connect to user2 identified by "tiger" using 'BLAH';
Database link created
SQL> sel{color:black}{color}ect * fr{color:black}{color}om my{color:black}{color}_{color:black}{color}table{color:black}{color}@{color:black}{color}BLAH;
sel{color:black}{color}ect * fr{color:black}{color}om my{color:black}{color}_{color:black}{color}ta{color:black}{color}ble{color:black}{color}@{color:black}{color}BLAH
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-01017: invalid username/password; logon denied
ORA-02063: preceding line from BLAH
So that looks like it's just a password issue. If I put in the correct password... the error changes to this...
Attempt #2:
SQL> create database link BLAH connect to user2 identified by "tiger!" using 'BLAH';
Database link created
SQL> sel{color:black}{color}ect {color:black}{color}* fr{color:black}{color}om my{color:black}{color}_{color:black}{color}table{color:black}{color}@BLAH;
sel{color:black}{color}ect * fr{color:black}{color}om my{color:black}{color}_ta{color:black}{color}ble{color:black}{color}@BLAH
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-02085: database link BLAH.AAA.BB.CCC.DDD connects to
DEVDB.AAA.BB.CCC.DDD
To me, that doesn't make sense. If the link isn't working... how did it get the "invalid username/password" in Attempt #1?
Anyway, in perusing other forum posts, one post said to put in the full text from the tnsnames.ora file instead of the alias. So I do a little cut/paste and try this...
Attempt #3:
SQL> create database link BLAH connect to user2 identified by "tiger!" using
2 '(DESCRIPTION = (ADDRESS_LIST = (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = server001.aaa.bb.ccc.ddd)(PORT = 9999)))
3 (CONNECT_DATA = (SERVICE_NAME = devdb)))';
Database link created.
SQL> sel{color:black}{color}ect {color:black}{color}* fro{color:black}{color}m my{color:black}{color}_{color:black}{color}tab{color:black}{color}le{color:black}{color}@BLAH;
sel{color:black}{color}ect {color:black}{color}* fr{color:black}{color}om {color:black}{color}my_{color:black}{color}tab{color:black}{color}le@B{color:black}{color}LAH
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-02085: database link BLAH.AAA.BB.CCC.DDD connects to
DEVDB.AAA.BB.CCC.DDD
Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?
Darren

Create database link

hi guys.
I need help to create database link with this scenario
i want to create database link between database A ,database B i want to access something inside B i have problems with command and i need help to create database link .
also does i need owner on both database to create DBlink.
Regards.

there is no scenario for creating database link except the prerequisite for having privlileges create database link for private link while for public is create public database link.
You can create database link in database A for the database B using its string and its username and password
Khurram

Failed to create Database Link in OWB 9.2 for remote SQL Server

Hi,
I have to create Database link for connecting to SQL server in a different machine.I am using OWB 9.2 and XP.
Dataserver is the machine name which is running SQL Server
I included follwing lines in TNSNAMES.ORA file
hsodbc.world =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS_LIST =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = dataserver)(PORT = 1433)
(CONNECT_DATA = (SID=hsodbc.world)
(HS =OK)
I included follwing lines in Listener.ORA file
(DESCRIPTION_LIST =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = dataserver)(PORT = 1433)
(SID_DESC=
(SID_NAME=hsodbc.world)
(ORACLE_HOME=C:\ora92)
(PROGRAM=hsodbc)
I included follwing lines in inithsodbc.ORA file
HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO = testdsn
HS_FDS_TRACE_LEVEL = 0
While creating new database link I gave the follwing values
DB Link Name : Mylink
SQL * Net Connect String: hsodbc
User Name: sa
password:<my password>
Then clicked "Create and Test" button to get the follwing error message
Testing...
Failed.
ORA-12154 TNS:could not resolve service name
*Cause: The service name specified is not defined correctly in the TNSNAMES.ORA file
*Action: Make the following checks and correct the error:
- Verify that a TNSNAMES.ORA file exists on your repository server
in the proper place and is accessible. See the operating
system specific manual for details on the required name and location.
- Check to see that the service name exists in one of the
TNSNAMES.ORA files and add it if necessary.
- Make sure there are no syntax errors in the file.
Particularly look for unmatched parentheses or stray characters.
Any error in a TNSNAMES.ORA file makes it unusable. See
Chapter 4 in the SQL*Net V2 Administrator's Guide. If possible,
regenerate the configuration files using the Oracle Network Manager.
Is there anything wrong in my configuration. Please help me in getting out of this problem.
Thanks in advance
Andy

Hi Mark,
Thanks Mark.I did the changes in the specified .ora file but now it shows a different error message.
The error is
Testing...
Failed.
Cwm Error Message: SQL Exception
Cwm Error: SQL Exception
Class Name: CacheMediator
Method Name: getDDEntryFromDB
Repository Error Message: ORA-28545: error diagnosed by Net8 when connecting to an agent
NCRO: Failed to make RSLV connection
ORA-02063: preceding 2 lines from MYLINK
Query: select 1 from dual@MyLink
I got the same error when i tried manually in sql plus.
Please help me in getting out of thid problem
Thanks in advance
Andy

OWB 10g -- Can't Create Database Links for Data Source and Target

We installed OWB 10g server components on a Unix box running Oracle 10g (R2) database. The Designer Repository is in one instance. The Runtime Repository and the Target are in another instance. The OWB client component was installed on Windows XP. We create a data source module and a target module in OWB. The data source is on another Unix box running Oracle 9i (R2) database. We try to create database links for data source module and target module, respective. But when we created and tested the DB links, the DB links were failed.
For the database link of data source, we got the following error message:
Testing...
Failed.
SQL Exception
Repository Error:SQL Exception..
Class Name: CacheMediator.
Method Name: getDDEntryFromDB.
Repository Error Message: ORA-12170: TNS:Connect timeout occurred
For the database link of target , we got the following error message:
Testing...
Failed.
API2215: Cannot create database link. Please contact Oracle Support with the stack trace and the details on how to reproduce it.
Repository Error:SQL Exception..
Class Name: oracle.wh.ui.integrator.common.RepositoryUtils.
Method Name: createDBLink(String, String, String, String).
Method Name: -1.
Repository Error Message: java.sql.SQLException: ORA-00933: SQL command not properly ended.
However, we could connect to the two databases (data source and target) using the OWBs utility SQL Plus.
Please help us to solve this problem. Thank you.

As I said prior the database link creation should work from within the OWB client (also in 10).
Regarding your issue when deploying, have you registered your target locations in the deployment manager and did you first deployed your target location's connector which points out to your source?
I myself had some problems with database link creations in the past and I can't remember exactly what they were but it had something to do with
- the use of abnormal characters in the database link name
- long domain name used in as names.default_domain in my sqlnet.ora file
What you can do is check the actual script created when deploying the database link so see if there's something strange and check if executing the created script manually works or not.

ORA-01017: invalid username/password; logon denied - Database Link

Hi Guys,
Could you help me, I have a problem connecting to another database using the database link:
*1. I added in tnsnanes.ora of "client" database DEV2*
DEV =
+(DESCRIPTION =+
+(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = 192.168.100.85)(PORT = 1521))+
+(CONNECT_DATA =+
+(SID = DEVDB)+
+)+
+)+
*2. I tested my connection using tnsping*
oracle@dev> tnsping dev
TNS Ping Utility for Linux: Version 10.2.0.1.0 - Production on 10-JUL-2010 14:35:35
Copyright (c) 1997, 2005, Oracle. All rights reserved.
Used parameter files:
+/opt/oracle/product/10.2/db_1/network/admin/sqlnet.ora+
Used TNSNAMES adapter to resolve the alias
Attempting to contact (DESCRIPTION = (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = 192.168.100.85)(PORT = 1521)) (CONNECT_DATA = (SID = DEVDB)))
OK (0 msec)
oracle@dev>
*3. In SQLPLUS of DEV2 I connect to my database using the tnsnames entry*
SQL> conn devuser/pwd001@dev
Connected.
*4. I then create a database link.*
SQL> Create Database Link dev_Link
+2 Connect to devuser+
+3 identified by pwd001+
+4 using 'DEV';+
Database link created.
SQL>
*5. When I try to connect to the database using the database link I get an error, but I am very sure the username ans password are ok.*
SQL> select * from global_name@dev_link;
select * from global_name@dev_link
*+
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-01017: invalid username/password; logon denied
ORA-02063: preceding line from DEV_LINK
SQL>
What could be wrong......??

4. I then create a database link.
SQL> Create Database Link dev_Link
2 Connect to devuser
3 identified by pwd001
4 using 'DEV';create DATABASE LINK USING <connect-string>
your sid is DEVDB so create dblink using oracle_sid
If you specify only the database name, then Oracle Database implicitly appends the database domain to the connect string to create a complete service name. Therefore, if the database domain of the remote database is different from that of the current database, then you must specify the complete service name.
Edited by: rajeysh on Jul 10, 2010 7:28 PM

How to refresh a created database link?

I have created a database link with the command:
CREATE DATABASE LINK mydb.net CONN TO STRMADM IDENTIFIED BY strmadm_pw USING 'mydb.net'
and then i changed strmadm_pw at the remote database, which may cause the database link inactive. but how to activiate the link again?

The best thing is always to try it :
SQL> show user
USER is "SCOTT"
SQL> create database link test connect to test identified by test using 'orcl';
Database link created.
SQL> create synonym test_tab for test_tab@test;
Synonym created.
SQL> select count(*) from test_tab;
COUNT(*)
         1
SQL> create or replace function test_func return number is
2     counter number;
3 begin
4     select count(*) into counter from test_tab@test;
5     return counter;
6* end;
SQL> /
Function created.
SQL> select test_func from dual;
TEST_FUNC
         1
SQL> conn / as sysdba
Connected.
SQL> alter user test identified by test1;
User altered.
SQL> conn scott/tiger
Connected.
SQL> select count(*) from test_tab;
select count(*) from test_tab
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-01017: invalid username/password; logon denied
ORA-02063: preceding line from TEST
SQL> select test_func from dual;
select test_func from dual
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-01017: invalid username/password; logon denied
ORA-02063: preceding line from TEST
ORA-06512: at "SCOTT.TEST_FUNC", line 4
SQL> drop database link test;
Database link dropped.
SQL> create database link test connect to test identified by test1 using 'orcl';
Database link created.
SQL> select count(*) from test_tab;
COUNT(*)
         1
SQL> select test_func from dual;
TEST_FUNC
         1
SQL>

Create database link not working..

sir,
i have created a database link using the following statement.
create database link orcl.vishnu.com;
but when i tried to insert the data it i get
ora-02019 connect description for remote database not found..
on both the database i have the same logins with the same passwords.. i have even created a serice name called orcl.vishnu.com. and it works well when connect manually.
when i use the following statement it works..
create database link link1 connect to vishnu identified by password using 'orcl.vishnu.com';
and also the insert statement works.
when i use the below statement then it fails again...
create database link link1 connect to current_user using orcl.vishnu.com...
it fails again.. saying that the userid and password is wrond...

hi,
You have must first read through the documentation and understand things, then you will understand the difference and you will not get the Issues.
http://www.psoug.org/reference/db_link.html
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/itss/docs/oracle/10g/server.101/b10759/statements_5005.htm
Wish you Happy New Year 2010...!!
- Pavan Kumar N
Oracle 9i/10g - OCP
http://oracleinternals.blogspot.com/

ORA-04054 : using variable substitution for the database link name

Hi,
I need to use variable substitution for the database link name.
Here is my command :
declare
GET VARCHAR2(50);
begin
select OIA_GET_DESIGNATION into GET from INFODRI.OMA_IN_ARTICLES;
for rec in (select * from [email protected]_GET_DESIGNATION)
LOOP
dbms_output.put_line('TEN_CODE vaut : '||rec.ten_code);
END LOOP;
exception
WHEN OTHERS THEN
DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE('ERREUR ORACLE DETECTEE : '||rec.OIR_CUR);
DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE('Message Erreur : '||SUBSTR(SQLERRM,1,245));
:crd := -1;
end;
When I run this programm, I receive the error :
ORA-04054: database link REC.OIA_GET_DESIGNATION does not exist
When I replace :
for rec in (select * from [email protected]_GET_DESIGNATION)
by :
for rec in (execute immediate 'select * from tensions@'||rec.OIA_GET_DESIGNATION)
I receive the error :
PLS-00103 : Encountered the symbol "IMMEDIATE" while parsing.
What can I do to resolv my problem ?
Regards,
Rachel

What is the name of the DB Link and the name of the object you are selecting
from?
I find it easier to create a view on the remote object then use that in selects.
e.g,
Link Name = MyLink
Object_name = Addr_Loc
create or replace VIEW Rem_Addr_Loc AS
select * from addr_loc@mylink;
In the code I then use the view
begin
for C_Rec in (select * from Rem_Addr_loc)
loop
dbms_output.put_line('Rec: '|| C_Rec.Col1);
end loop;
end;

To create database link to connect to remote database

Hi all
I am using 10g with apex4.
My apex application is running on our server.
I need to connect to a remote server to get data from there.for that i need to create a database link from apex.
When i tried to create a database link from apex sql commands window it is showing insufficient privilages.
So i created one database link from back end but it is not accessible from apex...
can some one help me in this...
its urgent.....
thanks in advance

Hi,
You need create database link to schema that is assigned to your workspace (application parsing schema)
Schema need have CREATE DATABASE LINK system privilege.
Regards,
Jari
Edited by: jarola on Aug 1, 2011 3:34 PM
See documentation
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E10513_01/doc/appdev.310/e10499/advnc.htm#BABBFICH

How can i Create Database Link

Dear Expert,
I have two servers on that there are two databases then
how can i create database link.

CREATE [SHARED][PUBLIC] DATABASE LINK link_name
[CONNECT TO user IDENTIFIED BY password]
[AUTHENTICATED BY user IDENTIFIED BY password]
[USING 'connect_string']

How to create Database link

Hi all,
While trying to create a database link i am getting the following error:
Create Database Link Failed.
ORA-01031: insufficient privileges
Could you please tell me how to create a database link.
Thanks
Grishma

Hi Grishma,
Login as DBA (SYSTEM or SYS for ex.) in SQL*Plus and run this command:
SELECT *
FROM dba_sys_privs
WHERE grantee = 'USERNAME'
AND PRIVILEGE = 'CREATE DATABASE LINK'
Change the USERNAME by the USER you're trying to create the database link from. (CAPITALS!)
Dimitri

How to create database link between oracle and SQL Server

Hello Everyone,
Here i have Oracle Database 9i and SQL Server 2005 databases.
I have some tables in sql server db and i want to access from Oracle.
How to create a database link between these two servers
Thanks,

Thanks for Everyone,
I was struggle with this almost 10 days....
I created Database link from Oracle to SQL Server
Now it is fine.........
Here i am giving my servers configuration and proceedure how i created the db link...@
Using Generic Connectivity (HSODBC) we can create db link between Oracle and SQL server.
Machine (1)
DB Version : Oracle 9.2.0.7.0
Operating System : HP-UX Itanuim 64 11.23
IP : 192.168.0.31
Host : abcdbt
Machine (2)
Version : SQL Server 2005
Operating System : Windows server 2003 x86
IP : 192.168.0.175
Host : SQLDEV1
User/PW : sa/abc@123! (Connect to database)
Database : SQLTEST (exsisting)
Table : T (“ T “ is the table existing in SQLTEST database with 10 rows)
Prerequisites in Machine (2):
a)     Oracle 10g software
b)     User account to access SQL Server database (sa/abc@123!)
c)     Existing SQL Server Database (SQLTEST)
d) Tables (testing purpose) (T)
Steps:
1)     Install Oracle 10.2.0.1 (Only SW,No need of database) *(Machine 2)*
2)     Create a DSN where your windows Oracle 10g SW resides *(Machine 2)*
Control panel >> Administrative Tools >> Data Source (ODBC) >> System DSN ADD
You can follow this link also.....
http://www.databasejournal.com/features/oracle/article.php/3442661/Making-a-Connection-from-Oracle-to-SQL-Server.htm
I created DSN as
DSN name : SQLTEST
User : SA/abc@123! (Existing user account)
Host : 192.168.0.175 (machine 2)
Already I have 1 database in SQL Server with the name SQLTEST
You can create DSN with different name also (not same as db name also)
3)     Create a hsodbc init file in $ORACLE_HOME\hs\admin *(Machine 2)*
Create init<DSN NAME> file
Ex: initSQLTEST
Copy inithsodbc to initSQLTEST
And edit
initSQLTEST file
HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO = SQLTEST    <DSN NAME>*
HS_FDS_TRACE_LEVEL = OFF*
save the file....@
4)     Configure Listener.ora *(Machine 2)*
LISTENER_NEW =
(DESCRIPTION_LIST =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS_LIST =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = 192.168.0.175)(PORT = 1525))
SID_LIST_LISTENER_NEW =
(SID_LIST =
(SID_DESC =
(SID_NAME = SQLTEST) *+< Here SQLTEST is DSN NAME >+*
(ORACLE_HOME = G:\oracle 10g\oracle\product\10.2.0\db_1)
(PROGRAM = hsodbc))
(SID_DESC =
(SID_NAME = PLSExtProc)
(ORACLE_HOME = G:\oracle 10g\oracle\product\10.2.0\db_1)
(PROGRAM = extproc) )
:> lsnrctl start LISTENER_NEW
5)     Configure tnsname.ora *(Machine 2)*
SQLTEST11 =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS_LIST =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = 192.168.0.175)(PORT = 1525))
(CONNECT_DATA =
(SERVER = DEDICATED)
(SERVICE_NAME = SQLTEST))
(HS=OK)
:> tnsping SQLTEST11
If No errors then conti….
6)     Configure a file *(Machine 1)*
Cd $TNS_ADMIN ($ORACLE_HOME/network/admin)
Create a file
$ vi TEST_abcdbt_ifile.ora
something=
(DESCRIPTION=
(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=tcp)(HOST =192.168.0.175) (PORT=1525))
(CONNECT_DATA=
(SID=SQLTEST))
(HS=OK)
$ tnsping something
$ sqlplus system/manager
Your connected to Oracle database *(machine 1)*
create database link xyz connect to “sa” identified by “abc@123!” using ‘SOMETHING’;
select * from t@xyz;10 rows selected.
Thanks,
Edited by: ram5424 on Feb 10, 2010 7:24 PM

How to create database link from oracle to sql server

Please help with how to create database link from oracle to sql server
Best regards,
Vishal

Please help with how to create database link from oracle to sql server
Best regards,
Vishal
Hi Vishal,
I found a lof of information regarding how to create a database link from Oracle to SQL Server, please see:
https://www.google.co.in/?gws_rd=cr&ei=vd3XUvGFO8TgkAXqlYCADg#q=how+to+create+database+link+from+oracle+to+sql+server
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Steps to create database link

i got these info from my teacher to create database link
1.     Establish the network connection.
2.     Shutdown the database. (SQL>shutdown immediate ;)
3.     Open and modify the pfile and set GLOBAL_NAME = FALSE.
4.     Create spfile from pfile. (SQL>create spfile from pfile;)
5.     Startup database. (SQL> startup;)
6.     Modify tnsnames.ora file, set the destination computer service name and other in formations.
ASIF.com =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS_LIST =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = ONE)(PORT = 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA =
(SERVER = DEDICATED)
(SERVICE_NAME = ORCL)
7.     Crate database link .
SQL>create public/private database link abc
     Connect to scott
     Identified by tiger
     Using asif.com;
in step 3, which pfile should i modify
i got a file in F:\oracle\admin\fahmi\pfile named init.ora.31620060327
but there is no line like GLOBAL_NAME = FALSE
so watching the sample i add this line in init.ora.31620060327
global_names = FALSE
am i right...........??
can anyone help me...??
i have some few other questions.....................

The following is an excerpt from http://www.oracleutilities.com/OSUtil/ping.html
The tnsping utility is used to determine whether or not an Oracle service can be successfully reached. If a connection can be established from a client to a server (or server to server), tnsping will report the number of milliseconds it took to reach the remote service. If unsuccessful, a network error will be displayed. However, tnsping will only report if the listener process is up and provides no indication of the state of the database.
$ tnsping <net service name> <count>
The net service name must exist in the tnsnames.ora file. This file is used by clients and database servers to identify server destinations. It stores the service names and database addresses. The count parameter is optional and will show the number of times the command should try to connect to the specified service name.
After this I suggest you to check your $ORACLE_HOME/network/admin/sqlnet.ora.
Look for what is configure for:
NAMES.DEFAULT_DOMAIN
NAME.DEFAULT_ZONE
This must be compatible to what you are using in your tnsnames.ora.
By the way, don't forget to check if there is a log file (sqlnet.log) in your $ORACLE_HOME/network/admin directory.
Regards.
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