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David,
The problem is that the LDM can convert the IPv4 loopback address, 127.0.0.1,
into a host entry. Add the following line to the file /etc/hosts as root:
127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain localhost
Then try starting the LDM.
Regards,
Steve Emmerson
Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: UHA-103928
Department: Support LDM
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed