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Cannot Connect to Data Storage

Application fails to connect to data storage / lengthy authentication

Written by Petr Pech

How the issue typically manifests

  • the application takes a long time to verify the data source

  • timeouts appear in the log

  • the application fails to connect

Possible causes and solutions


1. Connection issue (cloud)

The most common cause.

Verification:

  1. Open the following URL in your browser:

https://firma.flexibee.eu
  • if it does not work → internet / network issue

  1. Open:

https://firma.flexibee.eu:5434
  • if it does not work → port 5434 is likely blocked (firewall)


2. Services unavailable (local installation / server)

Solution:

1) Open:

  • This PC → Manage → Services

2) Check and start the following services if they are not running:

  • Winstrom PostgreSQL

  • Winstrom Service


3. Issue after a Windows Update

Typically occurs after a major update (e.g. Windows 10 version 1709).

Symptom:
The following error appears in the log (Computer Management):

database locale is incompatible with operating system
LC_COLLATE "Czech_Czech Republic.1250"

Solution:

If the installation fails:

  • uninstall the cs-czechia package

  • then start the Winstrom Service


4. Corrupted installation

If none of the above resolves the issue:

  • reinstall the ABRA Flexi universal package

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