Re: [cobalt-users] Custom OSRCD problems...

[Gerald Waugh <gwaugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 28 Feb 2004, Mark Mumma wrote:

> I followed the directions for the OSRCD posted by Bruce Timberlake and
> obtained undesirable results.
>
> I observed several problems when attempting to create and use the custom
> OS restore CD.
>
> 1.  The resulting CD renamed a few of the really long filename packages
> to ".pk" instead of ".pkg".  Here is the list of filenames in my
> "bundles" folder:
>
> 01_RAQ4_ALL_SYSTEM_0_0_1_76.PKG

That's windows, can't help you there, we do all our CDs on Linux

>
> 2. When restoring the OS to a new hard drive I was disappointed to
> discover that NONE of the packages were loaded onto the RaQ after the
> restore process was complete.  Was I supposed to boot to the OS restore
> CD a second time after the initial reboot?

it is not going to install those Windows mangled filenames!!!

> And finally,
>
> 3. After doing the restore I immediately restored a full backup of my
> RaQ to the new hard drive and only about the first half or so of the
> files restored correctly.  The remaining files fell under the heading:
> "The following files were not verified but may be partially restored".

What kind of a backup?
What kind of a resrote?
What backup/restore process are you using?

> Do you have to fully patch the OS before doing the data restore?  I
> would think restoring a full backup would reinstall all of the previous
> patches.  No?

No, as a rule data backup/restore processes do not mess with 'patches' and
other system files.

> To see the full list of what was restored and what wasn't take a look
> at:
>
> http://web.webguy.net/raq/badrestore.html
>
> My RaQ is a RaQ 4i.  Much to my surprise it already has the second drive
> bracket, 2nd drive cable and power supply.  I thought RaQ 4is weren't
> supposed to have these goodies.  Is it possible that I really have a RaQ
> 4r?  And, if so, how do I tell?

late model RaQ4i's came with both hard drive trays and cables
The only difference between RaQ4i and a RaQ4r is the 2nd hard drive
and the OS which has RAID support onthe 4r.

Look at the label on the back of the server, reads RaQ4i ???

Gerald
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