Error
Error Code:
1257
MariaDB Error 1257: Insufficient ZLIB Memory
Description
This error indicates that the ZLIB compression library, utilized by MariaDB for tasks such as data compression or network communication, was unable to allocate the necessary memory to perform its operation. It typically points to a system-wide or process-specific memory constraint impacting MariaDB's ability to handle compressed data.
Error Message
ZLIB: Not enough memory
Known Causes
3 known causesInsufficient System Memory
The server hosting MariaDB lacks sufficient physical RAM or swap space to satisfy the memory requests from the ZLIB library.
MariaDB Process Memory Limits
The MariaDB server process has reached its configured memory limits, either set by the operating system or specific MariaDB configuration parameters.
Large Data Compression/Decompression
An operation involving the compression or decompression of extremely large datasets is demanding more memory than is currently available to the ZLIB library.
Solutions
Coming SoonGeneral Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service