java.net.BindException: Address already in use

Error Message

When starting the ArcGIS or ArcIMS Java Web Manager application, the following error enters the manager logfile:

"java.net.BindException: Address already in use"

Cause

By default, the ArcGIS and ArcIMS Java Web Manager applications use the following ports:

ArcIMS Web Manager: 8098
ArcIMS Web Applications Server: 8398
ArcGIS Web Manager: 8099
ArcGIS Web Applications Server: 8399

If any of these ports are already being used by another application, this error occurs.

Solution or Workaround

• Option 1:
  
  A. Close the application or service that is using the same port number.
  B. Select and use another available port. Some port changes may require admin privileges.
  C. Re-start the ArcIMS/ArcGIS Web Manager.
• Option 2:
  
  Change the port number used by the ArcIMS/ArcGIS Web Manager.
  <a href='http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/techarticles/detail/32480' target='_blank'>How To: Change the ports used by the ArcGIS, ArcIMS Java Web Manager service</a>