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Troubleshooting Guide: Checklist for Diagnosing the JDBC Error "Closed Connection" (ORA-17008) (Doc ID 2873922.1)

Last updated on AUGUST 01, 2024

Applies to:

JDBC - Version 11.2.0.4.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

The "Closed Connection" error (ORA-17008) typically is associated with failover activity against a RAC database, but it can occur in other circumstances as well.  The following list enumerates areas to check that have been known to cause this problem.  The list will be updated and revised as new findings come to light. 

Troubleshooting Steps

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