<@ULVA73B9P> I'm getting a TimeoutError on `prefec...
# marvin-ai
p
@Marvin I'm getting a TimeoutError on
prefect.server.services.failexpiredpauses
in my self-hosted prefect server. What could be the issue? Could it be that the
failexpiredpauses
service needs some port permissions that it doesn't have now?
m
The
TimeoutError
you're encountering with the
prefect.server.services.failexpiredpauses
service seems to be related to slow database communication, particularly with PostgreSQL. This issue has been noted in the Prefect GitHub repository, where similar timeout errors have been reported due to slow database interactions. Here are some potential causes and solutions: 1. Database Performance: The timeouts are likely due to the PostgreSQL database taking longer than expected to respond. Ensure that your database is optimized for performance. Check the number of active connections and ensure it's within limits. 2. Resource Allocation: Consider increasing the CPU and memory limits for your Prefect server, as this has alleviated similar issues for others. If your server is experiencing Out of Memory (OOM) errors, this could contribute to the timeouts. 3. Network Configuration: Ensure that your network settings allow for efficient communication between the Prefect server and the database. Check for any network latency or restrictions that might be affecting performance. 4. WebSocket Connections: There are warnings about WebSocket connections in the logs. Ensure that your network allows WebSocket connections to the Prefect API, as this can impact communication reliability. 5. Server Logs: Review your server logs for any additional errors or warnings that might provide more context on the issue. For more details, you can refer to the GitHub issue where this problem is discussed.
p
@Marvin where can I see which address the
prefect.server.services.failexpiredpauses
is trying to connect to?
m
Unfortunately, I couldn't find specific documentation on how to check the exact address or endpoint that the
prefect.server.services.failexpiredpauses
service is attempting to connect to. However, here are some general suggestions for checking service connection addresses in a Prefect server setup: 1. Database Connection URL: The
failexpiredpauses
service likely interacts with your database. Check the
server.database.connection_url
setting in your Prefect server configuration. This URL specifies the database address and should be in a SQLAlchemy-compatible format. 2. Server Logs: Review your Prefect server logs for any connection attempts or errors that might specify the address or endpoint being targeted. 3. Network Configuration: If you suspect network issues, ensure that the network configuration allows for communication between the Prefect server services and your database or any other external services they may need to connect to. 4. Environment Variables: Check any environment variables related to Prefect server configuration, such as
PREFECT_API_URL
, which might indicate the server's API endpoint. If you need more detailed information, consider reaching out to the Prefect community or support for specific guidance on this issue.