- 1 year ago
Cannot restart Jenkins on Windows Server 2012 (port in use)
If you're unable to restart Jenkins on Windows Server 2012 due to the port being in use, you can follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue:
Check for running Jenkins processes:
- Open the Task Manager on your Windows Server.
- Look for any running Java or Jenkins processes and terminate them if they are present.
Verify the Jenkins service status:
- Open the Services management console by typing
services.msc
in the Run dialog or Command Prompt. - Locate the Jenkins service in the list.
- Check the status of the Jenkins service. If it's running, stop it.
- Open the Services management console by typing
Release the port in use:
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Execute the following command to release the port:
Replacenetstat -ano | findstr :8080
8080
with the port number on which Jenkins is running. - Identify the PID (process ID) of the process using the port.
- Use the following command to terminate the process:
Replacephptaskkill /PID <PID> /F
<PID>
with the actual process ID.
Start Jenkins:
- Go back to the Services management console.
- Start the Jenkins service.
If you still encounter issues with restarting Jenkins, you may need to investigate further to identify any conflicts or issues specific to your environment. Consider checking the Jenkins logs, reviewing the Jenkins configuration file (jenkins.xml
), and verifying that the necessary ports are not blocked by firewalls or other processes.
It's also recommended to consult the official Jenkins documentation and support channels for further assistance and troubleshooting specific to your Jenkins installation.