Re: Verify RAW datafiles

From: David Lane <dlane_at_cix.compulink.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 10:02:52 GMT
Message-ID: <F4Ex8s.9AH@cix.compulink.co.uk>

In article <3681cdd9.8277040_at_news.demon.co.uk>, noone_at_nowhere.com (MotoX) wrote:

> Have you actually tried it on raw? On the platforms I've tested,
> dbverify bombs when you give it a raw device.
>
> MotoX.
>
> On 22 Dec 1998 04:17:12 GMT, Devang Shah <devangs_at_worldnet.att.net>
> wrote:
>
> >I have database files laid out on raw disk partitions. Is it a good
> >practive to regularly verify the database files verified using 'dbv'
> >utility to check for any physical file related errors ?
> >
> >Is it intrusive , can I run it while the database is online ?
> >
> >
> >Devang Shah
> >Chase Manhattan Bank
> >212-493-3511
>

It worked OK on our raw files, *BUT* I think you have to fill the raw device completely with the data file otherwise the unused bit at the end causes problems!

Dave Lane (dlane_at_pt.lu) Received on Wed Dec 23 1998 - 04:02:52 CST