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Java Invalid Parameter Error when using DBConnect Rising Column

att35
Builder

Hi,

I am trying to setup a new input on Splunk DBConnect (V 3.1.4) to connect and retrieve data from MSSQL Server using MS-SQL Server Using jTDS Driver. Identity and Connection were setup successfully and a simple select * from <View Name> gets the data into the Preview Data pane. But as soon as I select any Rising Column and execute the query, following error is show.

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Tried different types for rising column(int, datetime etc) but they all end up with the error show above. In another thread it was mentioned that permissions on /opt/splunk/var/lib/splunk/modinputs/server/splunk_app_db_connect might be a reason but those seem fine to me, although the folder itself is empty. There is no checkpoint value stored.

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What could be causing this issue? Anything wrong with the version I am using?

Thanks,

~ Abhi

vishaltaneja070
Motivator

Hello @att35,

I dont think there is any issue with Splunk Version because i am using the same with no issues.
Please try the below steps:
1. First try to run the query directly, which i think you have already tried.
2. Then after that select checkpoint field and enter the value of checkpoint.
3. Then update the query to have checkpoint information: i.e. SELECT * FROM VIEW_NAME WHERE CHECKPOINT_VALUE > ? ORDER BY CHECKPOINT_VALUE
4. I think this will solve your issue.

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