What is the meaning of the error message "accept () failed: Too many open files"?

What is the meaning of the error message "accept () failed: Too many open files"?

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Article ID: KB0091869

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Description

Resolution:
This is an operating system error and it indicates that there are too many files open for that particular process.

Issue/Introduction

What is the meaning of the error message "accept () failed: Too many open files"?

Environment

Product: TIBCO Rendezvous Version: All OS: UNIX Unspecified --------------------