Verifying Your Connection to the Servers

Verify your connection to the servers.

Use isql to perform a quick test:
  • At the command prompt, enter the following, where server_name is the Adaptive Server name: 
    %SYBASE%\%SYBASE_OCS%\bin\isql -Usa -Ppassword -Sserver_name
    Warning!   The first time you log in to Adaptive Server, there is a default "sa" user name that is assigned all privileges but no password. After logging in for the first time, Sybase strongly advises you to change the system administrator’s password.

    You see the isql prompt if the login is successful.

  • At the isql prompt, enter:
    1> select @@version
2> go

    The output should show that you are at the current version and edition of Adaptive Server.

    If you encounter errors, see the Troubleshooting Guide.

Alternatively, start dsedit.

  1. From the Windows taskbar, select Start > Programs > Sybase > Connectivity > Open Client Directory Service Editor.
  2. Select a Directory Services window to open, then click OK.
  3. Highlight servername (the name of the server you want to test).
  4. Select Server Option > Ping.
    A successful connection returns the message that the connection succeeded.
Parent topic: Postinstallation Tasks
Related tasks
Setting the System Administrator Password