[cobalt-users] Re: OS Restore PGSQL On-Start Fix Release 1.0

[Bruce Timberlake <bruce@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> I have recently taken over a refurbised RaQ4. It had updates and other
> software installed including "OS Restore PGSQL On-Start Fix Release 1.0".
> I've been using RaQs for a few years now and never seen this before. Can
> anyone please tell me what is OS Restore PGSQL On-Start Fix Release 1.0
> and where can I find further information?

On some rev levels of the payload on RaQ 4 from the factory, there existed a 
"race condition" during bootup that would break PostgreSQL.  The patch you 
mention addresses that.

> Should this be installed on my other RaQ4s?

Nope, if you can get the RaQ powered up and it operates correctly, no need for 
the fix.  If you've added all the Sun patches, etc., you're also "fixed"... 
it was a strictly "out of the box" issue I believe. I don't think the patch 
was "public" - I think it was installed at the factory as part of the payload 
building process.

FWIW, if you just got the box, I'd recommend totally rebuilding it anyway... 
you never know what's on there.  I always have more peace of mind when I know 
100% what has been installed on a server...