Troubleshooting
Problem
Connection to database when using username and password can fail with error SQL1639N The database server was unable to perform authentication because security-related database manager files on the server do not have the required operating system permissions.
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Document Information
More support for:
Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
Software version:
9.7, 10.1, 10.5
Operating system(s):
AIX, Linux, Solaris
Document number:
547707
Modified date:
01 May 2025
UID
swg21987678
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