Spotfire Node Manager services fail to start due to potential conflict with Trend Micro Antivirus scans
Article ID: KB0070024
Updated On:
| Products | Versions |
|---|---|
| Spotfire Server | All supported versions |
Description
Spotfire administrators may encounter challenges starting Node Manager services such as Web Player and Automation Services, or keeping them up and running, because of a potential conflict with Trend Micro Antivirus scans.
Snip from the Logs:
mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm:ss - 3e56a733-0de7-4fe7-88b6-a2cdf3f03311 Failed to start worker.
System.ArgumentException: Illegal characters in path.
at System.Security.Permissions.FileIOPermission.EmulateFileIOPermissionChecks(String fullPath)
at System.Security.Permissions.FileIOPermission.QuickDemand(FileIOPermissionAccess access, String fullPath, Boolean checkForDuplicates, Boolean needFullPath)
at System.IO.Path.GetFullPath(String path)
Environment
All supported operating systems
Resolution
This issue has been addressed in the following Spotfire releases:
- 14.5.0 and higher
- 14.4.0 HF-005 (or service pack 14.4.1)
- 14.0.4 HF-016 (or service pack 14.0.5)
- 12.0.11 HF-040
As a workaround for older versions, it is recommended to exclude the Spotfire installation folder and sub-folders from Trend Micro Antivirus scans.
Issue/Introduction
This article suggests a remedy for Spotfire Node Manager services that fail to start due to potential conflict with Trend Micro Antivirus scans.
