> -----Original Message-----
> From the command line i run:
> SQL> CREATE DATABASE 'httplogs.fdb' USER 'SYSDBA' PASSWORD
> 'masterkey';
> Statement failed, SQLCODE = -904
>
> unavailable database
>
> Even if i use a full path f:\db\xxx.fdb i got the same error.
> Sorry if this is a common newbie question, but i don't seem
> to find the solution.

Assuming F:\ isn't a mapped drive make sure FB's process has permission to
R/W in the folder where the database is being created.

Rgds

Si Carter
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