--- In IBObjects@yahoogroups.com, Helen Borrie <helebor@...> wrote:

>
> At 08:54 PM 23/03/2007, you wrote:
>
> > > Still....because you say you had the same problem
> > > with ISQL, one is tempted to suspect that the
> > > database file is not in the place where you think
> > > it is....so re-checking the spelling of
> > > everything would be a worthwhile exercise if you haven't already
> >done that.
> > >
> >The alias 'cocagnePROD' from aliases.conf works with a local

protocol.

> >The database is at the right place.
> >It is as if when changing for TCP_IP protocol, the file

aliases.conf

> >cannot be found. Could it be possible ?
>
> If you are *really* using the Firebird 1.5 Server and the Firebird
> 1.5 client then no.

Normally yes. How can I check that ?

>
> Check the value of the FIREBIRD variable.

What value are you speaking of ?

>
> Try pinging localhost.

It's Ok

>
> Try telnet-ing to it.

I executed telnet. Set localecho >(Echo local activé)
Open localhost 3050 > I get 'Connection à localhost...'
Is there some thing more to do ? I am not used to telneting.

>
> Helen
>