Bug
The ArcGIS Server dsconnections.lst files can break when successive 'Validate Servers' requests are performed.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000168529 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | June 21, 2024 |
| Last Modified | May 16, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS GIS Server |
| Version found | 11.1 |
| Operating System | Windows Server |
| Operating System Version | 2022 |
| Status | In Review |
Workaround
For broken dsconnections.lst files, either:
- Manually restore the dsconnections.lst files from healthy backup copies.
- Stop ArcGIS Server Windows Service.
- Restore a healthy backup of dsconnections.lst to config-store and DatabaseSupport locations.
- Start ArcGIS Server Windows Service.
- Regenerate the dsconnections.lst file to a fresh state.
- Stop ArcGIS Server Windows Service.
- Delete the dsconnections.lst files in config-store and DatabaseSupport locations.
- Start ArcGIS Server Windows Service.
- Perform Validate All from ArcGIS Server Manager > Site > Data Stores.
To prevent this from occurring, reduce the volume or quantity of Validate Servers requests being performed against the respective ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Server machines.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000168529
Software:
- ArcGIS GIS Server
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