Karyn Ulriksen wrote: > > issuing the following command: > > /usr/local/rrd/bin/rrdtool update /path/to/data/dataset.rrd > N:3171292321:2667997878 > > results in "ERROR: could not lock RRD" > > MY QUESTION: "why?" <whining a little>
This would normally indicate that another process has opened the file. The rrdtool update program cannot lock the file exclusively and can therefore not be sure that another program, or the update program itself, is working with the correct data. Try "fuser /path/to/data/dataset.rrd" to see if there is indeed a program accessing that file (maybe a backup program?) Next time specify rrdtool version, OS type and version and any other relevant information; this may help others to determine the problem. > I'd look at the troubleshooting docs if there were any.... This would certainly NOT be a FAQ... regards, -- __________________________________________________________________ / [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ | work private | | My employer is capable of speaking therefore I speak only for myself | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Technical questions sent directly to me will be nuked. Use the list. | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | http://faq.mrtg.org/ | | http://rrdtool.eu.org --> tutorial | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ -- Unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Help mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive http://www.ee.ethz.ch/~slist/rrd-users WebAdmin http://www.ee.ethz.ch/~slist/lsg2.cgi
