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April 14, 2011
Dev10g Move
Dev10g is our local Oracle database that is maintained to run two applications: Computrition and Viking. These applications can not live on our main database for various reasons, so an older 10.1 version is maintained just for them. The server upon which dev10g sits has aged, so this db must be moved. Dave has created a new ldom for this purpose, and the plan is to move dev10g as soon as possible.
After much searching and cursing, the binaries for 10.1.0.2 were located along with the patch up to 10.1.0.4. A test install was made onto the new server. The install completed, but threw a bunch of errors right at the end. There is something about the Oracle user on the new server that throws permissions errors not seen on other servers. Unfortunately, Dave, guru of everything Unix, has been out this week, so this piece is stuck for now.
Early this morning, the real dev10g was shut down and necessary copies were extracted to the new server. This will permit a test startup once the permissions issue is solved and the db can be reinstalled.
Long term plan is to successfully start up the test instance on the new server and note all the (inevitable) problems which arise. Fix those problems, keeping a log of how/what happened. Remove this test instance, then do the real move.
The webserver will need some config modification, and a restart as well.
That should do it!
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Update on the HWC
The HWC building is up and running, and it is a really nice facility. The access control is working well, and the HWC staff are becoming more familiar with RecTrac. So, the big picture is very positive.
However, we do continue to be plagued with a fairly large quantity of smaller, irritating problems. Adam is still doing battle with the card encoders - they have all decided to quit encoding cards. The printers were giving us some trouble, but the staff have been provided directions on how to install the card printer to their individual logins - the shared printer wants to be installed on a per-user basis, sheesh. We are still awaiting hardware to split the video from WS#4 to the East and West desk secondary monitors. This will permit easier monitoring of the access control for staff.
Rip discovered an interesting bug in RecTrac when attempting to print an ID card for a non-Banner user. RT displays the wrong image when assembling the data to print on the card. The card actually prints OK, so this is just a random bit of weirdness.
There are a few individuals who are having a difficult time using the fingerprint access. There aren't any adjustments, but some fingers just don't want to print. A very few unlucky persons have had problems with both the fingerprint and their ID card.
Adam and I need to gather together faculty/staff images to import into RT, plus we can grab newer student images, too.
The one minute and nightly feeds seem to be working quite well. It is very cool to watch someone purchase a pass from Wolf Web, and by the time they are looked up in RT, their household has been created, with a vaild pass, and including any family members for which passes were purchased.
The OpenEdge database crashed last week, causing about 4 hours of down time. The cause is unknown.
A little over 35,000 log entries were removed from the RT server - the one minute process dumps a log file every time it runs. The plan is to create an OS script to delete the files automatically - right now they must be deleted by hand.
DB backups are being made by hand right now. The scheduled backups run, but don't create a backup file. Working on a solution for this with Zach - it is an RT bug.
Version 10.3D update is available soon. We will be upgrading to this version (we are at 10.3C) when it becomes available.
There's more, but this gives you a good idea of the current status of things at the HWC. The climbing wall trainings are now available, and some persons are now certified to climb. Racquetball equipment is available for rental. Lots happening at the HWC!
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