Here we collect a list of FAQ related to installation, usage, etc. Please refer to the issues page for more information.
- Q: Installation with
pip
went smoothly, but where waseasyaccess
installed?- A: When installed using pip, one can use the following:
pip show -f easyaccess
to check the installation folders.
- A: When installed using pip, one can use the following:
- Q: When I try to connect I get the error:
ORA-21561: OID generation failed
. How do I solve this?- A: Most of the time this problem can be solved by adding the name of your computer in the
/etc/hosts
file, next to the line that says127.0.0.1 localhost
. Add the name of your computer (i.e. the output of thehostname
command) to that line, so it looks like127.0.0.1 localhost <HOSTNAME>
.
- A: Most of the time this problem can be solved by adding the name of your computer in the
- Q: Where is the configuration file and authentication file?
- A: By default, the configuration file is located at
$HOME/.easyaccess/config.ini
and the authentication file is at$HOME/.desservices.ini
or can be set at the environment variable$DES_SERVICES
.
- A: By default, the configuration file is located at
- Q: I am a DES Collaborator, where can I reset my credentials?
- A: For collaborators only: Please use this form.
- Q: The client hangs after getting an Oracle error, and I need to close to the window. Can I fix this?
- A: This is a long-standing issue that we haven't been able to fix or reproduce on all the systems. Please report it on issue #130 and add details about your OS and easyaccess version. We'd recommend a clean conda installation, which sometimes fixes the issue.
- Q: How can I install the Oracle client myself?
- A: Please follow the instructions posted here.
- Q: Are there other requirements besides python modules and Oracle clients?
- A: Usually not, for new OS or Virtual Machines you'd need to install
libaio
andlibbz2
.
- A: Usually not, for new OS or Virtual Machines you'd need to install
- Q: How can I contribute to the project?
- A: Contributions are welcome! Please take a look at our Code of Conduct and Contribution guide.