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sqlplus "/ as sysdba" fails with ORA-12154 / ORA-12541 (Doc ID 883298.1)

Last updated on NOVEMBER 02, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 8.1.7.0 to 11.1.0.7 [Release 8.1.7 to 11.1]
Oracle Net Services - Version 8.1.7.0 to 11.1.0.7.0 [Release 8.1.7 to 11.1]
Information in this document applies to any platform.
Oracle Net Services - Version: 8.1.7.0 to 11.1.0.7.0
This problem can occur on any platform.

Symptoms

sqlplus "/ as sysdba" failing with ORA-12154 / ORA-12541 .

Client sqlent shows :
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Cause

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