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Unable to open the UDP/TCP socket on port

The following error is displayed in Kiwi Syslog: Unable to open UDP/TCP socket on port <number>.

First published date

11/29/2018 10:38 PM

Last published date

11/29/2018 10:38 PM

Overview

The following error is displayed in Kiwi Syslog:

Unable to open UDP/TCP socket on port <number>

Product section

Kiwi Syslog Server

Cause

This error occurs when another application or service is using the port that Kiwi Syslog listens on. By default, Kiwi Syslog listens on port 514. Only a single process can bind to a particular port at any one time.

Resolution

Go to Start > Run and enter
```
cmd
```
Enter
```
netstat -aon
```
Check for any process identifier numbers (PID) bound to port 514.
In your Task Manager, identify the process that corresponds to the PID.
Note: Verify that you have set your Task Manager to include the PID. Refer to Include the Process ID Column on the Task Manager's Processes Tab. (© 2019 Microsoft , available at https://technet.microsoft.com, obtained on January 17, 2019).
End the process that is bound to port 514.
Restart the Kiwi Syslog daemon.

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Disclaimer: Please note, any content posted herein is provided as a suggestion or recommendation to you for your internal use. This is not part of the SolarWinds software or documentation that you purchased from SolarWinds, and the information set forth herein may come from third parties. Your organization should internally review and assess to what extent, if any, such custom scripts or recommendations will be incorporated into your environment. You elect to use third-party content at your own risk, and you will be solely responsible for the incorporation of the same if any.