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@Marvin I'm self hosting a Prefect 3 server, and I keep getting this errors in the server logs: asyncio.exceptions.CancelledError. I think it is making my server extremely slow. What is it?
m
thought for 30.2 seconds
Based on the research and GitHub issues, I can explain what's happening with the
asyncio.exceptions.CancelledError
in your Prefect 3.x server: 1. What it is: The
CancelledError
is a normal part of Python's asyncio operation, particularly when tasks are being shut down or cancelled. In Prefect's context, it often appears during: - Server shutdown processes - Task timeouts - Database connection closures - Task cancellations 2. Why it's appearing in logs: These errors in your server logs are likely related to one of these scenarios: - Database connections being closed during task completion - Tasks being cancelled during server operations - Async operations being terminated during shutdown 3. Impact on Performance: If you're seeing server slowdown, it might be related to: - Too many concurrent database connections being opened and closed - Resource cleanup not happening efficiently - Tasks not being cancelled cleanly 4. Recommendations: a) Check Database Configuration:
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# In your server configuration
database_settings = {
    "pool_size": 20,  # Adjust based on your needs
    "max_overflow": 10,
    "pool_timeout": 30
}
b) Implement Proper Task Cleanup:
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from prefect import flow
from contextlib import asynccontextmanager

@asynccontextmanager
async def managed_resources():
    try:
        yield
    finally:
        # Cleanup code here
        pass

@flow
async def your_flow():
    async with managed_resources():
        # Your flow code here
        pass
c) Monitor and Adjust: - Keep an eye on your server's memory usage - Monitor the number of concurrent tasks - Consider implementing rate limiting if needed 5. Best Practices: - Implement proper error handling for async operations - Use appropriate timeout values for your tasks - Consider implementing circuit breakers for database operations - Monitor server resources regularly Would you like me to provide more specific guidance based on your server setup or elaborate on any of these points?
n
@Marvin I also keep gettings this: prefect.server.services.failexpiredpauses - FailExpiredPauses took 5.094886 seconds to run, which is longer than its loop interval of 5.0 seconds.
m
thought for 42.9 seconds
Based on the research and GitHub issues, I can explain what's happening with the FailExpiredPauses service and provide some solutions: The Issue Explained: The FailExpiredPauses service is taking longer than its configured interval (5 seconds) to complete its work. This is often a symptom of: 1. Database performance issues 2. High server load 3. Resource constraints 4. Large number of paused flows that need to be processed How to Address It: 1. Adjust Service Intervals You can modify the service intervals in your Prefect configuration:
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server:
  services:
    pause_expirations:
      enabled: true
      loop_seconds: 10  # Increase from 5 to 10 seconds
2. Optimize Database Settings
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server:
  database:
    sqlalchemy:
      pool_size: 60       # Adjust based on your needs
      max_overflow: 20    # Increase if needed
      pool_timeout: 60    # Increase timeout
3. Monitor and Clean Up: - Regularly clean up old flow runs - Monitor database performance - Check for and cancel any stuck paused flows 4. Resource Allocation: If you're running in a containerized environment: - Increase CPU allocation - Increase memory limits - Consider dedicated database resources 5. Database Maintenance: - Regular vacuum operations on PostgreSQL - Index maintenance - Monitor connection pooling Implementation Steps: 1. First, check your current database load:
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SELECT count(*) 
FROM flow_run 
WHERE state_type = 'PAUSED';
2. Update your Prefect configuration with adjusted timeouts:
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# Set via environment variables
export PREFECT_SERVER_SERVICES_PAUSE_EXPIRATIONS_LOOP_SECONDS=10
export PREFECT_SERVER_DATABASE_TIMEOUT=120
3. Monitor the impact: - Watch server logs for continued warnings - Monitor database performance metrics - Check API response times Best Practices: 1. Don't leave flows in a paused state indefinitely 2. Implement regular cleanup of old flow runs 3. Monitor database performance metrics 4. Consider implementing rate limiting for flow runs Would you like me to provide more specific guidance based on your deployment setup (e.g., containerized, bare metal) or elaborate on any of these points?
n
@Marvin I also get "Exception in ASGI application" in my server logs
m
thought for 138.5 seconds
Based on the research and GitHub issues, here's a comprehensive explanation of the ASGI application exceptions and how to address them: Common Causes: 1. Database Connection Issues: - Timeouts in database connections - Too many concurrent connections - Slow database queries 2. Resource Constraints: - Memory limitations - CPU bottlenecks - Connection pool exhaustion 3. Configuration Problems: - Incorrect URL configurations - Authentication issues - Misconfigured ASGI server settings Solutions: 1. Adjust Server Configuration:
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server:
  api:
    keepalive_timeout: 30  # Increase from default
    default_limit: 200     # Reduce if experiencing memory issues
  database:
    timeout: 120          # Increase database timeout
    connection_timeout: 120
2. Optimize Database Settings:
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server:
  database:
    sqlalchemy:
      pool_size: 40
      max_overflow: 10
      pool_timeout: 60
3. Configure ASGI Server: If you're using uvicorn (default for Prefect):
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uvicorn --timeout-keep-alive 60 \
        --workers 4 \
        --log-level warning \
        --proxy-headers
4. Environment Variables:
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export PREFECT_API_REQUEST_TIMEOUT=60
export PREFECT_SERVER_API_KEEPALIVE_TIMEOUT=30
5. Memory Management:
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server:
  events:
    maximum_size_bytes: 1000000  # Adjust based on your needs
    maximum_labels_per_resource: 300
Troubleshooting Steps: 1. Enable Debug Logging:
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export PREFECT_LOGGING_LEVEL="DEBUG"
export PREFECT_SERVER_LOGGING_LEVEL="DEBUG"
2. Check Server Health:
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prefect server health-check
3. Monitor Database Connections: For PostgreSQL:
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SELECT count(*) FROM pg_stat_activity;
4. Review Server Logs: Look for patterns in the timing of ASGI exceptions:
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grep "Exception in ASGI application" server.log
Best Practices: 1. Implementation: - Use connection pooling - Implement proper error handling - Set appropriate timeouts - Monitor resource usage 2. Maintenance: - Regular log review - Database maintenance - Resource monitoring - Regular health checks 3. Performance Optimization: - Use appropriate worker count - Optimize database queries - Implement caching where appropriate - Regular cleanup of old data Would you like me to: 1. Provide more specific configuration examples? 2. Explain how to implement any of these solutions in detail? 3. Help troubleshoot your specific ASGI exceptions with log analysis?
n
@Marvin What does PREFECT_API_SERVICES_LATE_RUNS_ENABLED do?
m
thought for 43.2 seconds
Based on the research, here's a detailed explanation of PREFECT_API_SERVICES_LATE_RUNS_ENABLED and its related settings: What it Does: The Late Runs service in Prefect 3.x is responsible for: 1. Monitoring flow runs that haven't started on time 2. Marking flow runs as "Late" if they haven't started within a specified time window 3. Helping track and manage scheduling issues Key Configuration Settings:
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server:
  services:
    late_runs:
      enabled: true                    # PREFECT_API_SERVICES_LATE_RUNS_ENABLED
      loop_seconds: 60                 # How often to check for late runs
      after_seconds: "PT1M"           # How long to wait before marking as late
When to Disable It: You might want to disable this service if: 1. You don't need late run detection 2. You're experiencing performance issues and want to reduce server load 3. You have your own monitoring system for late runs How to Configure: Via environment variables:
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# Disable the service
export PREFECT_API_SERVICES_LATE_RUNS_ENABLED=false

# Or adjust the timing
export PREFECT_API_SERVICES_LATE_RUNS_LOOP_SECONDS=120
export PREFECT_API_SERVICES_LATE_RUNS_AFTER_SECONDS="PT5M"
Or in your Prefect configuration:
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from prefect.settings import Setting
from prefect.server.services.late_runs import LateRunsSettings

late_runs_settings = LateRunsSettings(
    enabled=False,  # Disable the service
    loop_seconds=120,  # Check every 2 minutes
    after_seconds="PT5M"  # Mark as late after 5 minutes
)
Impact on Performance: - The service runs periodic database queries to check for late runs - If you have many flow runs, this can contribute to database load - Disabling it can help if you're experiencing database performance issues Best Practices: 1. Keep enabled if you need late run detection 2. Adjust
loop_seconds
based on your needs (higher values = less frequent checks) 3. Set
after_seconds
based on your acceptable delay threshold 4. Monitor database performance impact Would you like me to: 1. Provide more specific configuration examples? 2. Explain how to monitor the impact of this service? 3. Help troubleshoot any specific issues you're seeing with late runs?
n
@Marvin What does PREFECT_API_SERVICES_SCHEDULER_ENABLED do?
m
thought for 65.6 seconds
Based on the research and configuration examples, here's a comprehensive explanation of PREFECT_API_SERVICES_SCHEDULER_ENABLED and the scheduler service: What It Does: The scheduler service in Prefect 3.x is responsible for: 1. Creating flow runs from deployments based on their schedules 2. Managing the scheduling of future runs 3. Handling batch scheduling operations 4. Maintaining the scheduling queue Key Configuration Settings:
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server:
  services:
    scheduler:
      enabled: true                    # PREFECT_API_SERVICES_SCHEDULER_ENABLED
      loop_seconds: 60                 # How often to check for new schedules
      deployment_batch_size: 100       # Number of deployments to process at once
      max_runs: 100                    # Maximum runs to schedule at once
      min_runs: 3                      # Minimum runs to maintain in schedule
      max_scheduled_time: "P100D"      # How far in advance to schedule
      min_scheduled_time: "PT1H"       # Minimum time to maintain in schedule
      insert_batch_size: 500          # Batch size for database inserts
When to Disable It: You might want to disable the scheduler service if: 1. You're using external scheduling systems 2. You want to manage flow run creation manually 3. You're experiencing performance issues and want to reduce server load 4. You're running in a distributed setup where another instance handles scheduling How to Configure: Via environment variables:
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# Disable the scheduler
export PREFECT_API_SERVICES_SCHEDULER_ENABLED=false

# Or adjust the timing
export PREFECT_API_SERVICES_SCHEDULER_LOOP_SECONDS=120
export PREFECT_API_SERVICES_SCHEDULER_MAX_RUNS=50
Impact on Performance: - The scheduler service periodically queries the database for deployments - It creates new flow runs based on schedules - Heavy scheduling load can impact database performance - Large
deployment_batch_size
or
max_runs
can cause spikes in database usage Best Practices: 1. Tuning for Scale:
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server:
  services:
    scheduler:
      loop_seconds: 120               # Increase for less frequent checks
      deployment_batch_size: 50       # Reduce for lower database load
      max_runs: 50                    # Limit concurrent scheduling
2. Database Optimization:
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server:
  database:
    timeout: 120                     # Increase for larger scheduling operations
    connection_timeout: 120
3. Monitoring: - Watch for scheduler service warnings in logs - Monitor database performance during scheduling operations - Track scheduling latency 4. Maintenance: - Regularly clean up old flow runs - Monitor scheduling patterns - Adjust batch sizes based on load Would you like me to: 1. Provide more specific configuration examples? 2. Explain how to monitor the scheduler's impact? 3. Help troubleshoot any specific scheduling issues?