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WebLogic Server Startup Failed With Error: java.net.UnknownHostException: host.domain: unknown error - Due to DNS Caching (Doc ID 2432463.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 15, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle WebLogic Server - Version 10.3.6 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

When attempting to start WebLogic Admin Server, a java.net.UnknownHostException occurs with an unknown error and error stack indicating java.net.Inet6AddressImpl.lookupAllHostAddr was performed:

Changes

 Recently changed the hostname and IP mapping at the firewall/DNS level.

Cause

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