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Step by Step Guide to Troubleshoot and Solve the ORA-01031 Error for SYSDBA OS Authentication. (Doc ID 761830.1)

Last updated on DECEMBER 27, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 8.1.7.4 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.
 


Goal

Step by Step Guide to Investigate the ORA-01031 Error for SYSDBA OS Authentication. A short Unix and Windows guide.

Solution

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In this Document
Goal
Solution
 #1. What is the OS authentication?
 #2. What are the conditions to meet to be able to use the OS authentication?
 #3. Investigation steps on Unix:
 #4. Investigation steps on Windows:
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