Re: how long to reboot server ?

[Todd Denniston <Todd.Denniston@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rudi Ahlers wrote, On 09/02/2010 04:49 PM:
>
<SNIP>
> I've had cased where a kernel didn't
> work as expected though, but we don't reboot a server every 2 months to
> see if the kernel might have failed.
> 

surprised I have not seen anyone mention the other two things which can conspire to cause reboot
trouble (with the kernel) with long uptimes
1) automatic updates by yum-updatesd
2) small (only 3) installonly_limit

If you are not careful, the last known working kernel is gone when you go to reboot. :(

I usually am mindful of both of these settings.

-- 
Todd Denniston
Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter
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