Unable to run my node.js on a dedicated server using Phusion Passenger

Question

I'm trying to use Setup Node.js cpanel feature to run an Angular SSR app.

I'm getting the following backtrace from passenger.

in 'bool Passenger::SpawningKit::HandshakePerform::checkCurrentState()' (Perform.h:257)
in 'void Passenger::SpawningKit::HandshakePerform::waitUntilSpawningFinished(boost::unique_lock<boost::mutex>&)' (Perform.h:213)
in 'Passenger::SpawningKit::Result Passenger::SpawningKit::HandshakePerform::execute()' (Perform.h:1752)
in 'Passenger::SpawningKit::Result Passenger::SpawningKit::DirectSpawner::internalSpawn(const AppPoolOptions&, Passenger::SpawningKit::Config&, Passenger::SpawningKit::HandshakeSession&, const Passenger::Json::Value&, Passenger::SpawningKit::JourneyStep&)' (DirectSpawner.h:211)
in 'virtual Passenger::SpawningKit::Result Passenger::SpawningKit::DirectSpawner::spawn(const AppPoolOptions&)' (DirectSpawner.h:261)
in 'void Passenger::ApplicationPool2::Group::spawnThreadRealMain(const SpawnerPtr&, const Passenger::ApplicationPool2::Options&, unsigned int)' (SpawningAndRestarting.cpp:95)

An here's the location of the problem.

The following are the problems I'm facing.

• I'm unable to find the passenger log file where I can see the error.
• I'm not sure what is causing the handshake with subprocess to fail.

Maybe someone can give me a pointer on what is causing the problem or how can I go about fixing it?

Answer 1

Make sure that your run method is being triggered.

For this, in the server.ts file, make sure you also check moduleFilename.includes('node-loader.js') for calling run() method. ie

if (moduleFilename === __filename || moduleFilename.includes('iisnode') || moduleFilename.includes('node-loader.js')) {
  run()
}

Or try running this method w/o any condition.

Answer 2

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