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Briefly, this error occurs when OpenSearch is unable to access the Java Native Access (JNA) library, which is required for certain operations like virtual memory locking. This could be due to missing or incorrectly installed JNA. To resolve this issue, ensure that the JNA library is properly installed and accessible by OpenSearch. If it’s already installed, check the library’s permissions and path configuration. Alternatively, you can disable memory locking in OpenSearch settings, but this could potentially degrade performance.
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This guide will help you check for common problems that cause the log ” cannot virtual lock because JNA is not available ” to appear. To understand the issues related to this log, read the explanation below about the following OpenSearch concepts: bootstrap.
Log Context
Log “cannot virtual lock because JNA is not available” classname is Natives.java.
We extracted the following from OpenSearch source code for those seeking an in-depth context :
return JNANatives.definitelyRunningAsRoot();
}
static void tryVirtualLock() {
if (!JNA_AVAILABLE) {
logger.warn("cannot virtual lock because JNA is not available");
return;
}
JNANatives.tryVirtualLock();
}
