My Database Definition is Invalid

Problem: The Create Databases wizard flags your database definition with a red x.

The red x indicates that you entered an invalid parameter in your database definition.

Solution: Hover over the red x to display an explanation of the invalid parameter. Edit the database definition until the red x becomes a green check mark. This table highlights some of the more common causes of an invalid database definition and suggests solutions.

Invalid Database Definition Cause Solution
Agent not running on port specified. Correct the agent port.
Database path points to a file that already exists. Specify a unique database path.
Database path points to a location that is not writeable. Specify a writeable database path.
Specified IQ port is already in use. Select a unique port.
Main dbspace path points to a file that already exists. Specify an unused main dbspace path.
Main dbspace path points to a location that is not writeable. Specify a writeable main dbspace path.
Another database definition with the same name already exists in the wizard list of databases to be created. Specify a unique database definition.
Temp dbspace path points to a file that already exists. Specify a unique temp dbspace path.
Temp dbspace path points to a location that is not writeable. Specify a writeable temp dbspace path.

See Viewing or Modifying Database Properties for more detailed information on the requirements of each field.

Related tasks
Creating a Database
Viewing or Modifying Database Properties