Reliable file system?

[Robin Laing]

Marcelo Magno T Sales wrote:
> Hi, folks
> 
> I have an FC4 box in a location where there are electrical 
> instabilities (i.e., frequent power failures). Often I get corrupted 
> files after these failures.
> Due to burocratic problems, I'm unable to get a reliable nobreak for 
> this machine. Is there a more reliable file system (even if it's 
> slower) to use in this situation?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Marcelo
> 

UPS is the first option.  If you cannot get a UPS then I would be 
looking for a different job.  Note, random shutdowns like this are not 
only damaging files but could also be damaging your hardware.  I 
learned the hard way when 9gig drives were over $3000 each.  Ouch. 
The UPS can shut the machine down cleanly.  I got a good 1500 KVA one 
for under $300 that will shutdown my FC4 machine.

Take the time to write a letter (Not an email) to management that 
without a UPS, any data on this computer and even the hardware could 
fail at the next power outage and may not be recoverable thus 
requiring a total replacement at $xxxx dollars.  I think you will get 
your UPS at least.

This is as bad as putting a major hub (before switches) in a janitors 
closet.  Guess how happy they were when it got soaked and no warranty. 
  They had been warned but refused to listen.

-- 
Robin Laing