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Discover the causes and solutions for `Connection Refused or Failed` errors when deploying WSO2 Micro-Integrators via Docker. Learn how to access endpoints correctly.
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Troubleshooting WSO2 Micro-Integrators: Resolving Connection Refused Errors in Docker Deployments

Deploying micro-integrator projects with Docker can be a straightforward process, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One common issue developers face is encountering a Connection Refused or Failed to Endpoint error. If you've tried running your WSO2 micro-integrator project using integration studio and everything works smoothly, but face issues once you deploy it via Docker, you're not alone. This guide delves into the problem and offers a clear solution to help you get back on track.

Understanding the Problem

When you deploy a micro-integrator using Docker and attempt to trigger it from Postman or any other tool, you may see logs indicating connectivity problems, like the following:

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The logs suggest that the micro-integrator is trying to connect to localhost:9090, which may not be the correct address from your Docker container's perspective.

Analyzing the Issue

Why the Error Occurs

When the micro-integrator in a Docker container attempts to connect to localhost, it refers to the local loopback interface of the container itself, not the host machine. If your endpoint—http://localhost:9090/grandoaks/categories/{uri.var.category}/reserve—is actually running on the host machine and not within the Docker container, the micro-integrator will fail to connect, leading to the error messages you are seeing.

Key Points to Consider

Containerization Context: When running in Docker, localhost refers to the container, not the host.

Service Location: If the service you're trying to access is deployed on your host machine, using localhost from within a container will not work.

Steps to Resolve the Issue

Here are some effective steps you can take to fix the connection issue:

1. Use the Host Machine's IP Address

Instead of referring to localhost, replace it with the actual IP address of your host machine. This can often resolve connectivity issues.

Find your host machine's IP: Run ifconfig (Linux) or ipconfig (Windows) in your terminal or command prompt to find the IP address.

Update your Endpoint URL: Change the endpoint configuration within your integration project to use your host's IP address instead of localhost.

Example:

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2. Docker Network Configuration

If you wish to use localhost, you could also configure Docker to run in a network mode that allows your container to access your host network directly.

Run the Docker container with --network=host option (Only usable on Linux):

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This option makes the container share the host's network stack.

3. Validate Your Configuration

After making these changes, ensure that:

The endpoint is accessible from your Docker container.

Your integration service is correctly configured to access the modified endpoint URL.

Conclusion

Dealing with Connection Refused issues when deploying WSO2 micro-integrators with Docker can be frustrating. Understanding how Docker networking interacts with your host machine’s networking is crucial. By correctly identifying the endpoint and configuring it appropriately—whether through using the host's IP address or adjusting network settings—you can quickly resolve these issues and get your integration project back on track.

For any further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to community forums or consult the extensive WSO2 documentation available online.