Message when starting EDR services: UserWarning: Module simplejson was already imported

Products

• Carbon Black EDR (formerly Cb Response)

Issue/Introduction

• Messages similar to the following reported when starting EDR services:

/usr/lib/python2.6/site-packages/kombu/utils/__init__.py:410: UserWarning: Module simplejson was already imported from /usr/lib64/python2.6/site-packages/simplejson/__init__.pyc, but /usr/lib/python2.6/site-packages is being added to sys.path 

Environment

• EDR Server: All Versions

Cause

• Python library is installed using two different installation methods (e.g., OS package and easy_install)

Resolution

1. Uninstall 'simplejson' via PIP:

$ pip uninstall simplejson

2. Restart EDR services to validate the issue is resolved

Additional Information

• Reference following document for additional information regarding the 'pip uninstall' command
• Example: Installing the EDR API via PIP (pip install cbapi) will install 'simplejson' via PIP as a dependency. These messages are informational and will not interfere with the normal functioning of the EDR server.