Have you encountered the frustrating error “Failed to connect to database” while trying to compose a Docker image for Keycloak v12.0.4? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many developers face this issue when setting up their Keycloak environment using Docker Compose.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the possible causes of this error and provide you with step-by-step solutions to help you resolve it. So let’s dive in and get your Keycloak up and running smoothly!
Understanding the Error Message
The error message you received states: “FATAL [org.keycloak.services] Error during startup: java.lang.RuntimeException: Failed to connect to the database.” This indicates that Keycloak is unable to establish a connection with the specified database.
Check Your Database Configuration
The first step is to ensure that your database configuration is correctly set up. In your Keycloak YAML file (keycloak.yml), make sure you have provided the correct details for the PostgreSQL database you are using.
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services:
keycloak:
...
environment:
- DB_VENDOR=postgres
- DB_ADDR=172.17.0.1
- DB_PORT=5432
- DB_DATABASE=rms_dev_db
- DB_USER=kpit
- DB_PASSWORD=kpit1234
- DB_SCHEMA=keycloak
...
Check that the values for DB_ADDR, DB_PORT, DB_DATABASE, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, and DB_SCHEMA match the configuration of your PostgreSQL database. Any mismatch in these values can prevent Keycloak from establishing a successful connection.
Verify Database Accessibility
Ensure that your PostgreSQL database is accessible from within the Docker environment. Make sure that the PostgreSQL container is running and that you can connect to it using the specified address and port.
You mentioned that you started the PostgreSQL container before composing the Keycloak image, but it’s worth double-checking to ensure everything is running correctly. You can use the following command to verify the status of your PostgreSQL container:
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sudo docker ps
If the PostgreSQL container is not running or you’re unable to connect to it, ensure that you have provided the correct address and port for the DB_ADDR and DB_PORT environment variables in the Keycloak YAML file.
Check Database Name and Schema
Confirm that the database name and schema specified in the Keycloak YAML file match the actual names in your PostgreSQL database. In your case, the database name is rms_dev_db, and the schema name is keycloak. If these names differ, Keycloak won’t be able to connect to the correct database or schema.
Verify Database Connectivity
To further troubleshoot the issue, you can try connecting to the PostgreSQL database from within the Docker container manually. This will help determine if there are any network or connectivity issues.
Run the following command to enter the Keycloak container:
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sudo docker exec -it <keycloak-container-id> bash
Once inside the container, you can use the psql command-line tool to connect to the PostgreSQL database:
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psql -h <postgres-container-ip> -p <postgres-container-port> -U <postgres-username> -d <database-name>
Replace <keycloak-container-id>, <postgres-container-ip>, <postgres-container-port>, <postgres-username>, and <database-name> with the appropriate values for your environment.
If you are unable to connect to the database from within the Keycloak container using the psql command, there may be network or firewall restrictions preventing the connection. Check your network configuration and ensure that the necessary ports are open for communication.
Troubleshoot Docker Networking
In some cases, the issue may be related to Docker networking. Docker containers rely on a virtual network to communicate with each other and the host machine. If there are any issues with the networking configuration, it can prevent Keycloak from connecting to the database.
Check that Docker is using the correct network settings and that containers can communicate with each other. Ensure that your containers are connected to the same network and that the necessary ports are open for communication.
Conclusion
Facing the “Failed to connect to database” error while composing a Docker image for Keycloak v12.0.4 can be frustrating, but with the troubleshooting steps provided in this blog post, you should be able to overcome the issue and get your Keycloak environment up and running smoothly.
Remember to double-check your database configuration, verify database accessibility, confirm the database name and schema, troubleshoot database connectivity, and check Docker networking. By following these steps, you’ll be able to resolve the error and continue working with Keycloak hassle-free.
We hope this blog post has been helpful in guiding you through the process of troubleshooting the database connection issue with Keycloak and Docker Compose. If you have any further questions or face any challenges, feel free to leave a comment below, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
