Fisheye/Crucible does not startup

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Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.

*Except Fisheye and Crucible

Symptoms

Can't startup Fisheye/Crucible by running FISHEYE_HOME/bin/start.sh file

The following appears in the command line:

1 2 Error: JAVA_HOME is not defined correctly. We cannot execute java

Cause

Fisheye/Crucible couldn't find the path to execute Java.

Resolution

Set the JAVA_HOME according to Installing Fisheye on Linux and Mac

Updated on April 8, 2025

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