Re: WebCAT has the devil in it!
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2003
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 54091
interpreted = N
texte = On 11/14/03 10:18 AM, "WJ Starck"
wrote:> Just curious-> > 1) How would one know if a save failed - i.e., if the server crashes in> the middle of writing out the database?Good question! I don't think, like in my case, there is any real way to'know'. I discovered mine 2 days after the occurrence.> 2) Assuming one is aware that #1 has happened, what it the procedure> for recovering? Does WebDNA automatically shift to the backup db, or> does one have to manually change over to the backup db?I believe it would have to be a manual change.Also, depending on the severity of the crash, I would DEFINITELY inspect thetmp db with great scrutiny before using it!Lol, I know this is probably silly, but I have to admit I did check my DIRagain this morning looking for tmp files.... Lol... Just scared the hell outof me knowing my hard drive could be consumed so quickly and uncontrollably.This gave me an idea and wonder if anyone has a suggestion.Here is a thought:Trigger that runs a template that sends an email with the remaining HDspace. The question is how to get that. My db's are scattered so I can justcalculate the total of a simple DIR and I don't know of a easy way on OS9 toget the HD space into a template.Anyone?AJMAlex J McCombie New World MediaChief Information Officer Box 124888/892.6379 MartVille, NY 13111Alex@NewWorldMedia.com http://OurClients.comInterface Designer WebDNA Programmer Database Designer-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list .To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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On 11/14/03 10:18 AM, "WJ Starck" wrote:> Just curious-> > 1) How would one know if a save failed - i.e., if the server crashes in> the middle of writing out the database?Good question! I don't think, like in my case, there is any real way to'know'. I discovered mine 2 days after the occurrence.> 2) Assuming one is aware that #1 has happened, what it the procedure> for recovering? Does WebDNA automatically shift to the backup db, or> does one have to manually change over to the backup db?I believe it would have to be a manual change.Also, depending on the severity of the crash, I would DEFINITELY inspect thetmp db with great scrutiny before using it!Lol, I know this is probably silly, but I have to admit I did check my DIRagain this morning looking for tmp files.... Lol... Just scared the hell outof me knowing my hard drive could be consumed so quickly and uncontrollably.This gave me an idea and wonder if anyone has a suggestion.Here is a thought:Trigger that runs a template that sends an email with the remaining HDspace. The question is how to get that. My db's are scattered so I can justcalculate the total of a simple DIR and I don't know of a easy way on OS9 toget the HD space into a template.Anyone?AJMAlex J McCombie New World MediaChief Information Officer Box 124888/892.6379 MartVille, NY 13111Alex@NewWorldMedia.com http://OurClients.comInterface Designer WebDNA Programmer Database Designer-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list .To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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