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1) verify that the "url" parameter is pointing to the correct server. If and the database server are collocated "localhost" may be fine.
The Url parameters depend on the database type and installation choices made when your DBA installed your database software. Consult your DBA for the correct connection values. For example, SQL server installed on a non-default port and running on a machine named e00sca will require that you add a port number and host name to the Url. For example:
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