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Does DB2 ODBC driver support special characters in the password

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TitleDoes DB2 ODBC driver support special characters in the password
URL NameDoes-DB2-ODBC-driver-support-special-characters-in-the-password
Article Number000139881
EnvironmentProduct: Connect64 for ODBC DB2 Wire Protocol driver
Version: 7.16.285
OS: Linux
Database: DB2
Application: All supported applications
Question/Problem Description
Does DB2 driver support these characters in the password: !|>*-;
Steps to Reproduce
Clarifying Information
Error Message[DataDirect][ODBC DB2 Wire Protocol driver]User / Password invalid.
Defect Number
Enhancement Number
Cause
This is expected behavior.
Resolution
Only in db2prompt, special characters are allowed in the password.

 
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Last Modified Date12/12/2018 11:32 AM
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