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 =================== Ticket ID: UHA-103928 Department: Support LDM Priority: Normal Status: Closed