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JDBC Connection to MySQL 5.7.x fails in 11.2.1+

Troubleshooting


Problem

When connecting to a MySQL 5.7.x data source using JDBC in Cognos Analytics 11.2.1 or higher, the connection fails with the following error:
The last packet sent successfully to the server was 0 milliseconds ago. The driver has not received any packets from the server.
No appropriate protocol, may be no appropriate cipher suite specified or protocols are deactivated.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
06 May 2025

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ibm16524298