| Summary | Configuring an Orbix domain with itconfigure fails with "ERROR: could not load java_server" |
|---|---|
| Environment | Orbix 6.3.x Windows |
| Question/Problem Description | Configuring an Orbix domain with itconfigure fails with "ERROR: could not load java_server" Unable to run itconfigure |
| Clarifying Information | Failed to prepare service "iona_services.management": exit value 99. The following errors were reported by the services: ERROR: could not load java_server: Using configuration scope of "iona.services.management", failed to open shared library, configuration variable "plugins:java_server:shlib_name" is set to "it_java_server". Run with environment variable IT_SHLIB_VERBOSE set to 1 for more information. |
| Cause |
This error messages suggests an issue with the Java environment. For example, perhaps Orbix was installed without a supported JDK as a pre-requisite. This error can also be seen if different versions of Java were used for installation and deployment. |
| Resolution |
Uninstall Orbix, install a supported JDK and re-install Orbix. During the installation ensure you specify one of the supported JDK versions. Deploy the domain using the same Java version used during Orbix installation. |
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