Error "An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host" When Using tabcmd
Published: 08 Dec 2014 Last Modified Date: 22 Mar 2019
Issue
When using tabcmd, the command might fail with the following error:
*** An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host
Environment
Tableau Server
Resolution
Replace the Tableau Server URL in the command with "https://localhost".
Add the "--no-certcheck" parameter to the command.
Cause
There is communication or routing issue with the URL used in tabcmd command.
Additional Information
If using "localhost" is not an option, work with your IT team to investigate why the original URL does not work properly. In some scenarios adding "--no-certcheck" might help even with the original URL.