Troubleshooting
Problem
This technote explains how to resolve a "Too many open files" exception that can occur when launching the IBM Rational Team Concert client on Linux.
Symptom
"Too many open files" exception encountered when launching the Rational Team Concert Client on Linux.
- Launch the Rational Team Concert client on Linux.
- The Splash screen opens and closes.
- A pop-up message opens:
An error has occurred . Check log for details /root/workspace/.metadata/.log
The following exception is found in the Rational Team Concert Client .log file (<workspace_dir>/.metadata/.log):
java.util.zip.ZipException: Too many open files [...]
For more information, see jazz.net work item 83733
Diagnosing The Problem
- Operating system: Linux
- Unable to launch the Rational Team Concert client
Resolving The Problem
Increasing the number of file handles on the operating system solves the issue.
The modification applies to the user running the Rational Team Concert client by making changes to the following files:
- sysctl.conf file
- Edit file /etc/sysctl.conf
- Add the following line: fs.file-max=400000
- Save the file
- imits.conf file
- Edit the file /etc/security/limits.conf
- Add the following lines:
sdpbld1 hard nofile 5000
sdpbld1 soft nofile 5000
- Save the file.
- Restart your system.
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Related Information
Product Synonym
Rational Team Concert
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 June 2018
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