Troubleshooting
Problem
The following error occurs when attempting to connect to an Informix database through Impromptu: DMS-E-GENERAL, A general exception has occurred during operation 'attach database'. Error on network connection, GetServbyname (WSANO_DATA) system call failed. or DMS-E-GENERAL, A general exception has occurred during operation 'attach database' Error network connection. GetHostbyname(WSANO_DATA) system call failed. or DMS-E-GENERAL, A general exception has occurred during operation 'attach database' Cannot locate SQL Execute services/tcp service in /etc/services
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Modified date:
09 May 2025
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