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MongoDB Log Fix: Error Reading Collection — An Operation on a Socket Could Not Be Performed

Symptom​

When you attempt to perform a MongoDump on your MongoDB database, the dump fails with the following error:

Failed: error reading collection: WSARecv tcp 127.0.0.1:50290: An operation on a socket could not be performed because the system lacked sufficient buffer space or because a queue was full.

Cause​

This error is linked to a Windows issue rather than a MongoDB issue. The error occurs when a system tries to connect to a TCP port that is greater than 5000. The TCP port number is referenced in the error message.

Resolution​

  1. Review the Microsoft guidance on this issue: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-GB/troubleshoot/windows-client/networking/connect-tcp-greater-than-5000-error-wsaenobufs-10055

  2. If possible, implement the steps the Microsoft article recommends and then re-run the MongoDump task.