Error starting Spectrum AlarmNotifier "Unable to open resource file"

Products

• CA Spectrum

Issue/Introduction

The following error is seen in the NOTIFIER.OUT file when trying to start the Spectrum AlarmNotifier process:

AlarmNotifier: - .alarmrc: SPC-SAN-20025: Unable to open resource file
AlarmNotifier: - SPC-SAN-20025: Unable to open resource file

 

Environment

Release: Any
Component:

Cause

The AlarmNotifier process is unable to access the resource file it is configured to use. By default it is the $SPECROOT/Notifier/.alarmrc file.

Resolution

Verify the resource file configured for your AlarmNotifier configuration exists and permissions are set for at least read access. By default it is the $SPECROOT/Notifier/.alarmrc file.

Additional Information

Please reference the "AlarmNotifier" section of the documentation for more information.