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Understanding the JSON-RPC protocol and how it's used in MCP

Understand how JSON-RPC 2.0 protocol powers MCP client-server communication and message structure.

Setting up StreamableHTTP for scalable deployments

Deploy scalable MCP servers with StreamableHTTP for high performance and horizontal scaling.

Implementing connection health checks and monitoring

Implement health checks and monitoring for MCP servers to ensure reliable production deployments.

Fixing "Method not found (-32601)" JSON-RPC errors

Troubleshoot JSON-RPC method not found errors in MCP servers with detailed debugging strategies.

Fixing "MCP error -32001: Request timed out" errors

Fix MCP error 32001 request timeouts with timeout configuration and performance optimization strategies.

Fixing "MCP error -32000: Connection closed" errors

Resolve MCP error 32000 connection closed issues with platform-specific solutions and debugging steps.

Debugging message serialization errors in MCP protocol

Debug and fix MCP message serialization errors with proven troubleshooting techniques.

Configuring MCP transport protocols for Docker containers

Configure MCP servers in Docker containers with proper transport protocols and networking.

Comparing stdio vs. SSE vs. StreamableHTTP

Compare MCP transport protocols to choose between stdio, SSE, and StreamableHTTP for your use case.