Starting WebLogic Server Fails with "the server is unable to create a server socket for listening on channel "Default[iiop]". The address <IP> might be incorrect or another process is using port <PORT>: java.net.BindException: Address already in use" (Doc ID 2923111.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 22, 2025

Applies to:

Oracle WebLogic Server - Version 12.2.1.4.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

When trying to start WebLogic Server, following errors were observed:

After applying OS patching, WebLogic Server did not start properly.

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