So I take it the systems come bace(recovery) until another hit is taken? Mace
________________________________ From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 2:17 PM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: zLinux question Rich - Thanks for replying, In zLinux is there away to build tolerance like any setting to say try 'x' amount of times before taking the error or is that all under the covers? Thanks Andy Internet: Mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] "The IBM z/VM Operating System" <IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU> wrote on 10/30/2007 02:15:06 PM: > Andy, > > That's probably going to depend upon what lives on 9DA1. If it's a root > filesystem or (gasp) a swap disk, then it's probably fair to say Linux > may throw in the towel. But the z/VM messages don't tell the whole > story, /var/log/messages may have more info. But as I say, if it's the > root filesystem it may not be able to write the messages, then there's a > vicious cycle and boom! > > I'd say check into what's causing the IFCC problems. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > My background is z/OS so please excuse me.... > > > > Question: > > We have recently taken many hits (paths being lost, chip,ids etc > > see below) for some of our DASD which z/VM sits on and Redhat, we are > > looking into why. Each time we take such a hit we have lost different > > instances of zLinux. Now I understand the concept the OS z/Vm does the > > I/O and recovery through MIH etc. I am to assume then Redhat or SUSE any > > linux running under z/VM is dependant on the operating system for > > recovery. So it normal when taking a hit like the one below to loose a > > zLinux instance? The information contained in this message may be CONFIDENTIAL and is for the intended addressee only. Any unauthorized use, dissemination of the information, or copying of this message is prohibited. If you are not the intended addressee, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message. ----------------------------------------- ******************************************************************** The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. ********************************************************************
