RE: [cobalt-users] disk quotas and long boot time - help!

[Jeff Davis <jdavis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

*sigh*

OK, here's another scenario, and to be honest, it's somewhat of a 
moot point now.  However, when I switch ISP's shortly, it'll rear its 
ugly head again.  If generators and UPS systems will alleviate this, 
I'd love to hear how ;)

Finally enabled eth1, but assigning it an IP address requires a 
reboot, for which I have to wait hours before the system again 
becomes available to anything but ping.  So ONCE AGAIN, is there a 
safe way to stop the Qube 2 from checking disk quotas on boot-up, and 
if so, what is it?  /sbin/quotaoff does not do it, even though it 
swears it does.

> we just installed a 25kw generator at our location that provides 8 hours of
> backup.. between that and your ups and pager alert systems you should never
> be down.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cobalt-users-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:cobalt-users-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Jeff Davis
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 1:26 PM
> To: cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [cobalt-users] disk quotas and long boot time - help!
>
>
> Already have the UPS... Nobody got to the server in time to power it
> down gracefully.
>
> On my Qube, w/approximately 50 users, the fsck portion takes FAR less
> time than the disk quota check.  Disk quota check can take 2-3 HOURS!
> I would VERY MUCH like to disable the check on boot-up.  Does anyone
> know how to do this?  Can it be done WITHOUT voiding the warranty?
>
> Jeff
>
> > Jeff, consider getting a backup UPS. The savings in time lost is well worth
> > the cost of the server.
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cobalt-users-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:cobalt-users-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Doug Forman
> > Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 3:11 PM
> > To: cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: [cobalt-users] disk quotas and long boot time - help!
> >
> > Hi Jeff,
> >
> > If you have a power outage, your Qube's hard disk is left in a "dirty"
> state
> > and a file systems check (fsck) is forced on the next reboot.  The fsck on
> > *my* Qube2 takes 10-15 minutes (27gb hard disk).  My quota check takes just
> > a few minutes, but I suspect that is because I have a small number of
> users?
> > (I'm avoiding the fact that I don't have a direct answer for your
> question -
> > but to make sure you know that fsck can take awhile!)
> >
> > Doug  :-)
> >
> > ---
> > Doug Forman, MCSE, MCSD (doug@xxxxxxxxxxx)
> > Qube-Chat Moderator (qube-chat-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxx)
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: cobalt-users-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > [mailto:cobalt-users-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Jeff Davis
> > > Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 10:20 AM
> > > To: cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Subject: [cobalt-users] disk quotas and long boot time - help!
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I'm trying to find a solution for the very long (2-3 hour) interval
> > > between powering up my qube2 and availability of services.
> > >
> > > It takes several hours to check disk quotas.  Is there any effective,
> > > SAFE way to turn off quotas, or to keep the system from checking
> > > quotas during the startup process?
> > >
> > > We had a power outage recently, and this is just too long.  The qube
> > > plays a critical role in our network, providing NAT, e-mail, and web
> > > services, and it's unavailability has far-reaching effects.
> > >
> > > I've tried using /sbin/quotaoff -av, but it seems to have no effect.
> > >
> > > Any and all ideas entertained :)
> > >
> > > -Jeff
> > >
> > >
> > > Jefferson K. Davis
> > > Technology & IS Manager
> > > Standard School District
> > > 661-392-2110
> > >
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Jefferson K. Davis
Technology & IS Manager
Standard School District
661-392-2110