Error Message: Cannot bind to socket (Address already in use)

These errors are typically associated with the Request Broker's HTTP-based Admin Assistant. If you receive "Cannot bind to socket" errors, run the following command:

netstat -a | grep <Admin_Assistant_port_number>

For example:

netstat -a | grep 8000

If the port is busy, take the following action:

1. Access the machine on which you want to host the Admin Assistant (i.e., the Broker host).
   
2. Use a text editor to open www_sv.ini, typically found in the /bin/w3config sub-directory of your OpenLink installation.
   
3. Locate the [Startup] stanza. For example:
   
   

   
   [Startup]
   HttpPort = 8000
   HttpRoot = html
   Timeout = 60
   TclInclude = include
   ScriptDirectories = /scripts
   CGIDirectories = /cgi-bin
   IndexPage = /index.html
   

   
   
4. Set HttpPort to a different, unused TCP port. For example:
   
   

   
   HttpPort = 8001
   

   
   
5. Save your changes and exit the file.
   
6. Restart or reinitialize your Request Broker.
   
7. Test.

Evidence

• Admin Assistant Log
  
• output of netstat -a