Alex wrote:
> Hi,
>
>
>> Also, in my installation, the documentation can be found in both clamd.conf
>> (under "Perform a database check.... SelfCheck xxx") and in man clamd.conf
>> (under "Directives -> SelfCheck NUMBER"). It does seem a bit vague as only
>> in clamd.conf does it indicate what the value might mean ("Default: 600 (10
>> min)").
>>
>
> I guess it is a little vague, because I don't understand what you mean
> even here.
>
> I assumed the database check was an integrity check, not an update check,
> right?
>
> How does this parameter relate to freshclam in any way, particularly
> for database updates?
>
I think there is a bit of confusion here between the "SelfCheck" setting
in clamd.conf and the "Checks" setting in freshclam.conf.
I do see his point with the man page documentation for clamd.conf:
SelfCheck NUMBER
Perform a database check.
Default: 1800
So what does the number mean? The man page doesn't say. You have to
read the conf file to get an explanation:
# Perform internal sanity check (database integrity and freshness).
# Default: 1800 (30 min)
SelfCheck 1200
The man page needs to be updated to define the units for the "SelfCheck"
setting.
--
Bowie
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