Failed to find jvm plugins from classpath – How to solve this Elasticsearch error

Opster Team

Aug-23, Version: 1.7-1.7

Briefly, this error occurs when Elasticsearch is unable to locate the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) plugins from the classpath. This could be due to incorrect configuration, missing plugins, or issues with the classpath. To resolve this, ensure that the required JVM plugins are properly installed and the classpath is correctly set. Also, check the Elasticsearch configuration files for any errors. If the problem persists, you may need to reinstall Elasticsearch or the JVM plugins.

This guide will help you check for common problems that cause the log ” failed to find jvm plugins from classpath ” to appear. To understand the issues related to this log, read the explanation below about the following Elasticsearch concepts: plugins.

Log Context

Log “failed to find jvm plugins from classpath” classname is PluginsService.java.
We extracted the following from Elasticsearch source code for those seeking an in-depth context :

                 } finally {
                    IOUtils.closeWhileHandlingException(is);
                }
            }
        } catch (IOException e) {
            logger.warn("failed to find jvm plugins from classpath"; e);
        }

        return plugins.build();
    }





 

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