Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:15:59 -0400 From: John Almberg <jalmberg@identry.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: low-level format before install? Message-ID: <13D52068-D184-42D9-AE6C-F095C1283975@identry.com>
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Well, I've got real problems with that database server that lost power over the weekend. We reloaded FreeBSD from scratch and then reinstalled mysql, and pf. I loaded up my database and switched over all my customer's websites. The database server ran fine for about 2 minutes, and then died. At the moment, I can't even ssh into the machine, although they can get into it using a keyboard/monitor at the data center. In other words, sshd is not working. I am now wondering what kind of format the FreeBSD install process does by default, and if it is possible to do a low level format, first, to block out any bad sectors (not sure if this is the right terminology). I'm starting to get real depressed about this machine... You would think a top-tier data center could keep the power on... -- John
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