Hi Mitchell, >My question pertains to this case: Is it worth trying to open the timestamped >damaged database and repair it? Theoretically I would only lose data since the >last cache flush.
It’s certainly worth a try. Since you’re in a period of instability which may go on for some time, it might be worthwhile to consider setting up a mirror. The expense could be less than the cost of data loss and downtime. Sorry this doesn’t help your current issue. Tom Benedict > On Nov 19, 2019, at 11:59, Mitchell Shiller via 4D_Tech > <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > > Hi, > > I have sporadic crashes on my 4D Server that I am trying to solve. But that > is not my issue today. > > The server is set to 1) Integrate the log file if database incomplete and 2) > Restore from backup if the database is damaged. > Also the cache flush is set to 20 sec. > > 95% of the time this works the way it should. Re-start the computer, it > integrates the log and off we go. > If there is damage (I assume) 4D makes a copy of the database and timestamps > it and then backups and restores the log. > > Well, yesterday while trying to automatically integrate the Log file it stops > and gave me the following message; > > “Error when executing the method “MESS_COMMOM.automatic_font (runtime) at > line number 1 > Log file cannot be integrated into database Pediatrics v7” > > then > > “An error occurred during the log file integration, it is recommended to > restore the last backup of this database in order to attempt the integration > of this log file” > > But as you might expect, trying to restore with this log file results in the > exact same message. > So I am stuck losing all my data, since the last backup since the log file > couldn’t be integrated. > > My question pertains to this case: Is it worth trying to open the timestamped > damaged database and repair it? Theoretically I would only lose data since > the last cache flush. > > Thoughts? Experiences? > > Recovering from 8 hours of lost data has not been fun. > > Thanks as always, > > Mitch ********************************************************************** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: https://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **********************************************************************
