[K12OSN] Re: HELP SERVER FROZEN

[dahopkins at comcast.net]

I did not know that the most recent installer added automatic backups.  Awesome!
Anyhow, in the list of services to not start, do not start smb either.  smb also seems to look for ldap and hangs.  This might get you to a graphical interface at the console.  

Sincerely,
Dave Hopkins

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "David Trask" <dtrask at vcsvikings.org>
> "Support list for open source software in schools." <k12osn at redhat.com>
> writes:
> >I can ssh into the server if that is helpfu
> 
> If you can ssh in, then you can fix ldap.  If you have a relatively recent
> version of smbldap-installer installed then you can find your backups here
> at   /var/smbldap-backups    Look for the most recent date
> 
> To fix the corrupt ldap:
> 
> service ldap stop   (just to be sure)
> 
> cd /var/lib/ldap
> 
> rm -Rf *    (clean that sucker out)
> 
> slapadd -l /var/smbldap-backups/latest-file.ldif
> 
> (wait for a few secs and hold your breath)
> 
> Once it's done....
> 
> cd /var/lib/ldap
> 
> chown -R ldap:ldap *
> 
> then start 'er up!
> 
> service ldap start
> 
> and if I were you...also restart smb and nscd (if you use it)
> 
> Now beyond that, you may have other issues, but that's the start....keep
> us posted
> 
> David N. Trask
> Technology Teacher/Director
> Vassalboro Community School
> dtrask at vcsvikings.org
> (207)923-3100
> 
> 
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