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Unable to connect to Chinese Database in SQL Server using the DataDirect ODBC Connector

Troubleshooting


Problem

When trying to connect a Microsoft SQL Server database of Chinese name using DataDirect ODBC Connector, the connection returns error

Symptom

DataDirect ODBC connector reports below error when accessing a Chinese database defined in .odbc.ini file:

ODBC function "SQLConnect" reported: SQLSTATE = 14601:Native Error Code = 4,060: Msg = [IBM(DataDirect OEM)][ODBC SQL Server Legacy Driver][SQL Server]Cannot open database "***" requested by the login. The login failed.

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Modified date:
25 April 2025

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