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Answer and Explanation
The error "[errno 11001] and getaddrinfo failing" indicates a DNS resolution failure. This means that the CDM (Content Delivery Management) service, specifically CDRM (likely a component within), is unable to resolve the hostname it's trying to connect to.
Here's a breakdown of why this might be happening:
1. DNS Resolution Failure: The core issue is with the `getaddrinfo` function, which is a system-level function used to resolve hostnames into IP addresses. When it fails, it usually means that the specified hostname cannot be found in the Domain Name System (DNS). Error 11001 is a specific Windows error code (WSAHOST_NOT_FOUND) that corresponds to this issue.
2. Incorrect Hostname: The hostname that CDRM is trying to resolve might be misspelled, incorrect, or simply not exist. Double-check the configuration to ensure the hostname is correct.
3. DNS Server Issues: The DNS server that the system is configured to use might be unavailable, malfunctioning, or have incorrect data. You can try changing the DNS server to a public server like Google's (8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4) to see if the issue is with your DNS server.
4. Network Connectivity Problems: There could be network issues preventing the service from reaching the DNS server. This might include firewall rules, network outages, or routing problems. Check network connectivity and firewall configurations to ensure the service can access the internet.
5. Firewall Blocking DNS: A firewall might be blocking the outgoing DNS requests (usually on port 53). Ensure that your firewall allows outbound DNS traffic. This could be a firewall on the machine or a network firewall.
6. Local Hosts File: The host file on the machine could have an entry for the hostname that's overriding the actual DNS lookup, and this entry might be incorrect. Check the hosts file (located in `/etc/hosts` on Linux/macOS or `C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts` on Windows) to see if it contains any incorrect entries for the target hostname.
7. VPN or Proxy Issues: If the machine is using a VPN or proxy, these services might be interfering with DNS resolution. Try disabling any VPN or proxy to see if the issue resolves.
8. Configuration Errors in CDRM: There might be a configuration error in CDRM that's causing it to try and resolve an incorrect or non-existent hostname. Review the CDRM service's configuration and any related files to identify the source of the hostname it's trying to resolve.
To troubleshoot, you should:
- Verify the hostname: Ensure the correct hostname is being used by the CDRM service.
- Test DNS resolution manually: Use `nslookup` or `dig` from the command line to manually test if the hostname can be resolved. For example, on Windows use `nslookup hostname` and on Linux use `dig hostname`.
- Check network connectivity: Make sure the system is connected to the network and can reach the DNS server.
- Examine firewall rules: Ensure no firewall is blocking DNS traffic (port 53).
By addressing these points, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue causing the `getaddrinfo` failure and the [errno 11001] error with your CDM CDRM service.