Re: FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE stability?
On Mon, Sep 30, 2013, at 14:01, Brett Glass wrote: How stable are folks finding FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE to be? The improvements are welcome, but there have been a few troubling messages about kernel panics and VM issues on the various mailing lists. It's never clear until the release drops whether these are actual problems with the software or hardware defects in individual systems, so I am eager to hear how the new release is working for everyone. I upgraded our two main backup servers which are doing I/O via rsync/rsnapshot and sending ZFS snapshots to the other remote site every 15 minutes. I had several instances where the machines went unresponsive. They didn't panic, and they did respond to CTRL+ALT+DEL on the console, but they lost all networking and wouldn't do anything else. The only change was I enabled zfs prefetch which I previously had disabled for performance reasons. It never caused this issue on 9.1 when I had it enabled, though. The fix definitely was turning off prefetch again which doesn't bother me too much, but I can't use this environment to try to help debug it as it's important production data. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
Re: FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE stability?
On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 3:53 PM, Mark Felder f...@freebsd.org wrote: On Mon, Sep 30, 2013, at 14:01, Brett Glass wrote: How stable are folks finding FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE to be? For me freebsd-update from 9.1 to 9.2 went smooth on my workstation laptop, the userland works fine :-) I remember myself Nakatomi BSD 9.2 on the movie (in the reception hall scene), I was su suprised back then to see BSD in this kind of movie :-) Best regards :-) Tomek -- CeDeROM, SQ7MHZ, http://www.tomek.cedro.info ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
Re: FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE stability?
On Mon, Sep 30, 2013, at 14:01, Brett Glass wrote: How stable are folks finding FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE to be? The improvements are welcome, but there have been a few troubling messages about kernel panics and VM issues on the various mailing lists. It's never clear until the release drops whether these are actual problems with the software or hardware defects in individual systems, so I am eager to hear how the new release is working for everyone. very frustrated at the moment... I've had some very strange issues crop up since upgrading from 9.1-RELEASE to 9.2-RELEASE. I'm using FreeBSD on a Xen HVM instance. My previous install was a system with a custom kernel (includes Xen HVM options) (entire base and kernel compiled with Clang 3.1 (base clang)). The system worked flawlessly. A rinse and repeat upgrade (build from source) with 9.2 is giving me some very strange issues: * Randomly when I start the VM, there is no network connectivity. I first noticed DHCP was timing out. The link appeared to be up on the xn0 interface but no data flow at all. Attempted manual interface configuration. Zilch, couldn't even get a response from the default gateway when pinging (both ipv4 and ipv6). A reboot of the machine and suddenly network connectivity is restored. Subsequently with no predictability, another reboot = no network again. No errors in dmesg or /var/log/messages. * /usr/ports/net/net-im/jabber (which appears not to have changed versions between my system upgrade) randomly aborts with signal 10 (bus error). * Programs that rely on mysql (installed percona 5.5 server) (such as jabber, powerdns etc) spew a bunch of errors saying they are unable to connect to the mysql server via /tmp/mysql.sock, after I log in and look, mysql is running just fine, and the programs that were complaining about mysql being unreachable are all operating correctly... (i have mysql set to start in /etc/rc.d before any of the programs that require it are started) -- never saw these issues in 9.1 * I run powerdns recursor for resolution of domain names. Despite having the recursor as being one of the first things in rc.conf to start (certainly before ntpdate), ntpdate decides to run before the recursor has started. This causes the lookup of the ntp server hostname to fail (using -b ip.ip.ip.ip as a flag to ntpdate rather than a host is a way to work around the issue). This was a clean build. I cleared up old libraries and rebuilt all my installed ports from scratch, I left no kruft lingering on the system to the best of my knowledge. Normally I would put something like the jabber server issue just being bad code that clang is happy to compile.. But the random network issue has the alarm bells ringing. Perhaps there is an issue with clang 3.3 generating faulty code? I havent had any kernel panics or machine freezes. This has to be a first for me with freebsd, I almost never ever have an issue after upgrading from RELEASE to RELEASE. I can probably rebuild it all again with the base gcc compiler, but clang is much much faster than the dinosaur gcc included in base and produces better code. Up in the air with this one. I might go back to 9.1, had none of these issues with it. /my 10 cents worth. BR, Alex. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
Re: FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE stability?
On Tue, Oct 1, 2013, at 18:54, ot...@ahhyes.net wrote: * I run powerdns recursor for resolution of domain names. Despite having the recursor as being one of the first things in rc.conf to start (certainly before ntpdate), ntpdate decides to run before the recursor has started. This causes the lookup of the ntp server hostname to fail (using -b ip.ip.ip.ip as a flag to ntpdate rather than a host is a way to work around the issue). Create in rc script in /usr/local/etc/rc.d that does nothing but set the REQUIRE and BEFORE fields. You can use that to re-order the startup scripts. Use the `service` command to see the new startup order -- there's a flag that will give you that output. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
Re: FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE stability?
On 9/30/2013 15:01, Brett Glass wrote: How stable are folks finding FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE to be? The improvements are welcome, but there have been a few troubling messages about kernel panics and VM issues on the various mailing lists. It's never clear until the release drops whether these are actual problems with the software or hardware defects in individual systems, so I am eager to hear how the new release is working for everyone. --Brett Glass Just upgraded a system running in KVM, working like a charm. -- staticsafe O ascii ribbon campaign - stop html mail - www.asciiribbon.org Please don't top post. It is not logical. Please don't CC me! I'm subscribed to whatever list I just posted on. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
Re: FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE stability?
Le Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:01:26 -0600, Brett Glass br...@lariat.net a écrit : Hello, How stable are folks finding FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE to be? The improvements are welcome, but there have been a few troubling messages about kernel panics and VM issues on the various mailing lists. It's never clear until the release drops whether these are actual problems with the software or hardware defects in individual systems, so I am eager to hear how the new release is working for everyone. I've seen two problems if you use poudriere (on ZFS only?) which occur in some loads (ie desktop running gvfsd). One fix is in 9-STABLE and the other one should be mfced soon. May be there will be an errata for 9.2-RELEASE for this ? I think that would be nice because 9.2 is stable as a Windows 3.11 with my load :-) Regards. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
Re: FreeBSD 9.2
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1619404 It is helpful too… On Aug 15, 2013, at 4:14 PM, Doug Hardie bc...@lafn.org wrote: On 15 August 2013, at 06:37, ajtiM lum...@gmail.com wrote: How will be ATI supported in FreeBSD 9.2, please? I like bluetooth mouse. Is it supported? I try Linux Mint and it works perfect. I am downloading live CD for NetBSD (jibbed) and I will see how is works but I like to install FreeBSD (not double boot, just FreeBSD). See: http://docs.freebsd.org/cgi/mid.cgi?28915479-B712-4ED0-A041-B75F2F59FECA Thats not a complete answer as I don't use any of the user interface stuff. However, it will give a starting point for you. I have updated my two newest minis to run 9.2 (latest candidate). Mitja http://www.redbubble.com/people/lumiwa ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
Re: freebsd 9.2 via svn
On Mon, 19 Aug 2013 02:28:25 +0100, John wrote: Is it safe to start using 9.2 in the svn repos? I have a line like this in a daily crontab: svn co svn://svn.us-east.freebsd.org/base/releng/9.1 /usr/src Can I change that 9.1 to 9.2 now, or should I wait? I aim to follow 9.2-R with security updates. 9.2-RELEASE hasn't been released yet. :-) http://www.freebsd.org/releases/9.2R/schedule.html If you don't use a custom kernel, why not use freebsd-update and follow the 9.2-RELEASE path with the security updates? -- Polytropon Magdeburg, Germany Happy FreeBSD user since 4.0 Andra moi ennepe, Mousa, ... ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
Re: freebsd 9.2 via svn
On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 04:17:02AM +0200, Polytropon wrote: 9.2-RELEASE hasn't been released yet. :-) well yes, there is that I suppose ;) If you don't use a custom kernel, why not use freebsd-update and follow the 9.2-RELEASE path with the security updates? Not sure if this is logic or religon, but freebsd-update makes me nervous. I'm allergic to automatic anything unless I've written it. The only times I've run generic is when installing a new system, to see what I need and what I don't. Maybe I'm just old. thanks for the input, -- John ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
Re: freebsd 9.2 via svn
On Mon, 19 Aug 2013 04:22:15 +0100, John wrote: If you don't use a custom kernel, why not use freebsd-update and follow the 9.2-RELEASE path with the security updates? Not sure if this is logic or religon, but freebsd-update makes me nervous. I'm allergic to automatic anything unless I've written it. The only times I've run generic is when installing a new system, to see what I need and what I don't. Maybe I'm just old. You demonstrated a valid argument for building from source. Using freebsd-update, a binary method is used for updating the _default_ system and the GENERIC kernel. If you have custom settings and therefore _intend_ to build from source, changing the version in your svn co command to the new -RELEASE-pX branch (security update branch) is safe. I've been using a similar approach with CVS to follow the -STABLE branch with a custom kernel and custom settings for building the system. If this makes me old, I should deserve several birthday parties per year. ;-) -- Polytropon Magdeburg, Germany Happy FreeBSD user since 4.0 Andra moi ennepe, Mousa, ... ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
Re: FreeBSD 9.2
Thank you very much. I will wait for 9.2 release or switch to Linux which works but it is not hat I want it… On Aug 15, 2013, at 4:14 PM, Doug Hardie bc...@lafn.org wrote: On 15 August 2013, at 06:37, ajtiM lum...@gmail.com wrote: How will be ATI supported in FreeBSD 9.2, please? I like bluetooth mouse. Is it supported? I try Linux Mint and it works perfect. I am downloading live CD for NetBSD (jibbed) and I will see how is works but I like to install FreeBSD (not double boot, just FreeBSD). See: http://docs.freebsd.org/cgi/mid.cgi?28915479-B712-4ED0-A041-B75F2F59FECA Thats not a complete answer as I don't use any of the user interface stuff. However, it will give a starting point for you. I have updated my two newest minis to run 9.2 (latest candidate). Mitja http://www.redbubble.com/people/lumiwa ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
Re: FreeBSD 9.2
On 15 August 2013, at 06:37, ajtiM lum...@gmail.com wrote: How will be ATI supported in FreeBSD 9.2, please? I like bluetooth mouse. Is it supported? I try Linux Mint and it works perfect. I am downloading live CD for NetBSD (jibbed) and I will see how is works but I like to install FreeBSD (not double boot, just FreeBSD). See: http://docs.freebsd.org/cgi/mid.cgi?28915479-B712-4ED0-A041-B75F2F59FECA Thats not a complete answer as I don't use any of the user interface stuff. However, it will give a starting point for you. I have updated my two newest minis to run 9.2 (latest candidate). ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org
