on 6-2-2009 11:53 PM Rudi Ahlers spake the following: > On 6/3/09, Scott Silva <ssilva@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> on 6-2-2009 2:46 PM Rudi Ahlers spake the following: >>> On 6/2/09, Scott Silva <ssilva-m4n3GYAQT2lWk0Htik3J/w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>> on 6-2-2009 2:30 PM Rudi Ahlers spake the following: >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> One of our CentOS 5.3 randomly reboots, at different times of the day, >>>>> and I can't see why it's doing it. >>>>> >>>>> I have looked through the logs, but don't see any thing in there that >>>>> shows me why it has rebooted. How can I debug this? >>>>> >>>>> Here's a snipped from the log, around the time of the reboot: >>>>> >>>>> >>>> <snip> >>>> Random reboots can happen fast enough that nothing gets into the logs. >>>> You >>>> can >>>> try setting up a console and have the system post there. It sometimes >>>> catches >>>> things. >>>> >>>> But until then I would do the obvious... Make sure the system is clean >>>> and >>>> not >>>> overheating from "dust bunnies" filling up the chassis. >>>> >>>> Remove and re-seat all cards and ram. Make sure all fans are working. Run >>>> memtest overnight if possible. Look back to when the reboots started and >>>> see >>>> if something was added or upgraded. >>>> >>>> >>> Hi Scott, the server is in the USA, and I'm in ZA. I've been trying to >>> get the IDC to look into the problem, but they're not very helpful and >>> recon I need to check my software. I know the "server" runs desktop >>> hardware, so it could be a hardware problem, but they don't seem to >>> think so. >>> >>> So, I'm trying todo everything I can, from my side, via SSH to see if >>> I can figure it out. >>> >> Will the data center hang a serial port monitor on it for a while? Many of >> them will do it for free, or a few dollars a day, and give you remote access >> into it. Is it your server, or a lease/rental? >> >> >> > > > It's a rented server from a 3rd party who feels that it's not their > problem. Seems I need to get a new server, from someone else. > > That might be best, if just to get a decent provider. If they aren't willing to check it, they are a poor excuse for a service business. And the fact that the system isn't functioning properly should be enough for you to get out of a contract if you have one.
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