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SQL1013N on db2 connect to <dbname>

Troubleshooting


Problem

Running a db2 connect command such as db2 connect to SAMPLE results with error SQL1013N. SQL1013N The database alias name or database name "SAMPLE" could not be found.

Symptom

Running a db2 connect command such as
db2 connect to SAMPLE results with error SQL1013N.

SQL1013N The database alias name or database name "SAMPLE" could not be
found.

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Modified date:
30 April 2025

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