Error - The File Is Not a Valid Compound File

While trying to log on to IBM® Controller, a message states that the file is not a valid compound file. This can occur when the UDL file for the Controller database is corrupted.

You can try to repair the database connection, or delete it and create a new one.

Procedure

  1. From the Start menu, start IBM Controller Configuration.
  2. In the Explorer window, under Web Services Server, click Database Connections and select the problem connection for the Controller database.
  3. From the Actions menu, click Check.
  4. If the database connection validation fails, review the database connection properties and fix any errors.
  5. From the File menu, click Save.
  6. In the Explorer window, under Web Services Server, click Report Server.
  7. In the Report Server window, under Report Server connections, click Repair.