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JDBC Gateway errors on startup when connecting to DB2

Troubleshooting


Problem

The database and gateway are running on the same host, however the gateway is unable to connect to it. The error in the log file is "ERRORCODE=-4499, SQLSTATE=08001"

Symptom

The gateway is unable to connect to the database, even though the gateway user credentials appear correct and the database is available.

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Modified date:
09 May 2025

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