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SQL Server 2008 Error Linking to Oracle DB
Posted on 2011-09-02
I am trying to link to an Oracle database with SQL Server 2008 R2. I have installed the Oracle 11G client and the TNSnames.ora file. I have also set up the DSN and tested the connection to the Oracle DB and it reported success. Where I run into an error is when I try to open a Oracle table from within SQL Server Management Studio in the Linked Servers Section. I get an error message saying "Failed to retrieve data for this request...." I have included a screen shot of the error message. I have never linked to an Oracle DB before so any help would be greatly appreciated. 
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What do you have under security in your linked server properties? I have this running ok with a local login mapped to the oracle (remote user). I've got 'Be made using this security context:' selected and again have the oracle username and password in there.
I mapped the local logon to the remote user account and also have the "be made using this context.." selected and still received errors. I will include a screen shot of the error. 
I have gotten this to work now to the point where I can open up a list of the tables within the Oracle DB. My problem now is that I am unable query them. What is the proper syntax for running a query on this linked server ex. name : PDW2.WHISC.BCTBL
You can use openquery or direct, examples of each against a linked server called redthorn below:
--select jobs from schedule falling within range
SELECT * into #FullSchedList FROM OPENQUERY(redthorn,'SELECT
where jsched_calloffd >= @StartPeriod and jsched_calloffd <= @EndPeriod
--filter out J_REF_STATUS 3 and 9
SELECT #FullSchedList.* into #SchedListStatus FROM #FullSchedList
INNER JOIN redthorn..REDLIVE.SFJ ON jsched_job = J_REF_JOB AND J_REF_STATUS <> '3' and J_REF_STATUS <> '9'
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