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Connection test from DOORS to RDS fails when anonymous binding is disabled

Troubleshooting


Problem

The connection test from DOORS to RDS fails when anonymous binding is disabled in ibmslapd.conf

Symptom

In the DOORS Login Properties dialog, when correct host and port are specified, the <Test Connection> button will fail with the message:
"The connection test failed.
Could not connect to the specified RDS server"

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
19 August 2025

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ibm17242529