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07-10-2012 09:06 AM

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Problem connecting to postgis / postgre querylayer - database cleint software issue?

Hello,

I am trying to connect to a query layer and I amreceiving the following error "Unable to connect todatabase server to retrice database list; please verifyyour server name, user name, and password info and tryagain. Cannot connect to database because the databaseclient software failed to load. Be sure the database clientsoftware is installed and configured correctly"

I set up the database connection using the following:platform - PostgreSQLInstance - localhost (my computer name does not workeither)Authentication Type - Database

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User name and password - set correctlyDatabase - cannot select (this is where the errorappears)

I am using postgresql 9.0.5 and postgis 1.5.3. I canconnect to the database using other software. Doesanyone have any troubleshooting tips?

Thanks

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07-10-2012 09:28 AM

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Re: Problem connecting to postgis / postgre querylayer - database cleint software is

What version of ArcSDE and ArcGIS are you using?PostgreSQL 9.0.5 isn't supporteduntil ArcGIS 10.1 (with PostGIS 1.5.1).

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Vince Angelo


07-10-2012 09:51 AM

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vangelo,

I am using ArcGIS 10.1. I am not using ArcSDE. I amtrying to connect directly to a postgresql / postgisdatabase, which I have done in a workshop usingFile>Add Data> Add Query Layers.

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Mark Volz


07-10-2012 09:56 AM

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Re: Problem connecting to postgis / postgre query

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Vince Angelo


2 of 9 03-Feb-13 11:41 AM

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Do you have the correct client DLL installed? 32-bitclients require 32-bit libraries.

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vangelo,

how can I download / or verify that I am using thecorrect dll? Right now I have a 32 bit server and 32 bitclient. Eventually we will move the server to 64 bit, witha mixture of 32 and 64 bit clients.

I should also ask what is the current supported version ofpostgres / postgis. Is it postgres 9.0.5 and postgis 1.5.1,or is it 9.0.x and postgis 1.5.x. In otherwords can I installpostgresql 9.0.8 and postgis 1.5.4?

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lygismav

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07-10-2012 10:44 AM

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The database server application wordsize doesn't matter-- only the client does. Esri shipsclient ibraries in the install media -- use them.

The supported versions are 9.0.5 / 1.5.1. PostgreSQL hasa history of making non-trivialchanges in minor patches, so it's never safe to assume .xsupport even if .+1 or .+2 works.

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07-10-2012 11:08 AM #7


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where are the dlls stored on the ArcGIS 10.1 disc for thePOSTGRESQL / PostGIS query layers, and where should Iplace them?


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lygismav

Mark Volz


07-10-2012 11:47 AM

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It's been nearly a decade since I last saw a media kit, soI have no idea what yourprocedure would be. I know the files are in the downloaddirectory somewhere, butthe best way to determine where is to communicate withCustomer Service.

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07-24-2012 05:32 AM

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Not sure if the necessary postgres client dll's are on theinstall media - I don't get to see DVD's any more thesedays, but what is strange is that these are notautomatically deployed as part of the install process. At10.1 you DO have to manually copy the dll's to your bindirectory - surely this could be an install option (ask userwhich db they are using, and deploy the relevant dll's)?

Anyway, the workaround is to find the dll's listed below.If you are registered properly with the ESRI customercare portal you can apparently get them there, we gotthem from our international distributor....

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4 of 9 03-Feb-13 11:41 AM

Windows 32-bit PostgreSQL 9.0.5 Client Libraries:Libpq.dllLibeay32.dllLibintl-8.dllSsleay32.dll

Place these files in the bin folders of your Windows 32-bitEsri client application.

I will no doubt post some further examples of ouradventures in PostGIS/ArcGIS integration, but for nowam happy to report that with the above fix we are able touse our PostGIS tables.........


07-24-2012 07:43 AM

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Normally, the client libraries are part of the serverinstall, so there's no need for Esri todistribute or install client libraries (which do increase theinstall footprint, after all).

The problem comes when you start mix-n-match with theapplication word size(client and server) without ArcSDE to do the clientmiddle-man. There's a numberof ways to accomplish the net result, but copying theDLLs will serve.

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vangelo

Vince Angelo


01-10-2013 07:12 AM

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Hi,This is exactly the problem I am having.my environment:Windows Server 2008 R2 (64bit)PostgreSQL 9.2 + PostGIS 2.0 (64bit)ArcGIS Desktop 10.1 sp1 (32bit)

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Fiona Hatfield


5 of 9 03-Feb-13 11:41 AM

I am trying to connect via ArcCatalog to take a look atmy loaded data.I get the same error from ArcCatalog when I try to set upa connection.

I am a bit confused by the work around.I have located the 4 libraries in C:\ProgramFiles\PostgreSQL\9.2\binI have copied these to my ArcGIS Desktop (32bit) bindirectory E:\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS\Desktop10.1\bin

I still get the error, am I missing a critical step?Thanks,Fiona


01-10-2013 09:10 AM

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OOps, I noticed that 9.2 was not supported (yet), so Ihave reconfigured my environment as follows:

PostgreSQL 9.1.3 (64bit) + Post GIS 2.0 (64bit)Connecting using ArcGIS desktop 10.1 sp1 (32bit)

I have recopied the .dlls from the new postgresql installdirectory.I am still getting the same error.

any insight is greatly appreciated,Fiona

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01-10-2013 09:50 AM

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Marco Boeringa

Originally Posted by fleith

OOps, I noticed that 9.2 was not supported (yet),


6 of 9 03-Feb-13 11:41 AM

Fiona, I think Vince already answered your question:

Seems ESRI currently only really "supports" 9.0.5 / 1.5.1as highest versions. Using any other version, especiallytaking into account Vince's further remarks about"non-trivial" changes in new minor releases, is apotential gamble.

so I have reconfigured my environment as follows:

PostgreSQL 9.1.3 (64bit) + Post GIS 2.0(64bit)Connecting using ArcGIS desktop 10.1 sp1(32bit)

I have recopied the .dlls from the new postgresqlinstall directory.I am still getting the same error.

any insight is greatly appreciated,Fiona

Originally Posted by vangelo

The supported versions are 9.0.5 / 1.5.1.PostgreSQL has a history of making non-trivialchanges in minor patches, so it's never safe toassume .x support even if .+1 or .+2 works.

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01-10-2013 10:13 AM

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I feel so foolish, I did have the wrong versions ofPostgreSQL installed...Everything is working now, (just as the post suggested)!

the great news is I found some super resources as I triedto troubleshoot.If anyone is seeing similar difficulties you should checkout:http://proceedings.esri.com/library/...hops/tw_36.pdf

Thanks,Fiona

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the great news is I found some super resources as Itried to troubleshoot.If anyone is seeing similar difficulties you shouldcheck out:http://proceedings.esri.com/library/...hops/tw_36.pdf


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