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Why am I getting "Error connecting to database: java.sql.SQLException" trying to connect to Oracle database?

gajananh999
Contributor

Dear All,

Recently i have installed splunk db connect app and i am trying to connect to oracle database but getting the following error:

"In handler 'databases': Error connecting to database: java.sql.SQLException: The Network Adapter could not establish the connection"

can any one help me out here?

Thanks

Gajanan Hiroji

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jcoates_splunk
Splunk Employee
Splunk Employee

That means that the database couldn't be connected to. it could be unsupported java version or wrong config information

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