For the Database Agent to connect to and monitor the Oracle databases using Kerberos authentication, these settings are required:

  • Start the Database Agent using the property, java.security.krb5.conf:

    nohup java -Djavax.security.krb5.conf="<path to Kerberos configuration file>"
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  • In the CONNECTION DETAILS section of the Collector configuration dialog, specify the JDBC connection string: 

    jdbc:Oracle:Tds:<hostname>:<portnum>?<Kerberos connection details>
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  • In the ADVANCED OPTIONS section of the Collector configuration dialog, ensure to provide these details:

    • Select LDAP/Kerberos.

    • Select Connection Properties, then specify these JDBC connection properties:

      Property NameProperty Value
      oracle.net.authentication_services( KERBEROS5 )
      oracle.net.kerberos5_mutual_authenticationtrue
      oracle.net.kerberos5_cc_name"<cache_file_path>" For example: "I:\\Kerberos\\krb5ccFile"