[Zope] Help: Data.fs.lock is corrupted

[Jens Vagelpohl]

Data.fs.lock is a lock file. just like all lock files do, it signals =
that=20
something is in use by a process (in this case it signals that Data.fs =
has=20
been opened by a process). all that it contains is a number representing =
a=20
process ID.

you should not just delete it. it is an important item. it is recreated=20=

every time zope starts up, yes, but it should stay in place as long as =
the=20
process that created it runs.

if that backup person thinks a file of 3-5 characters length that =
contains=20
all digits is a corrupt file that he cannot back up he should look for a=20=

different job ;)

jens




On Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at 06:07 , <belen@netcom.no> wrote:

> Hi,
> I am having problems with Data.fs.lock. I have been reported by the
> person that makes the system's back up that the data.fs.lock file
> appears to be corrupted. I have made some research and I have found =
out
> that there is no need to backup this file, but they are requesting me
> another solution.
>
> I was wondering if it is possible to delete it and recreate it. If so,
> how would I do it? Would this recreation be something automatic done =
by
> Zope at restart, or do I have to do it myself? Can I delete the
> data.fs.lock file and live without it? And last quetion, what is the
> purpose of data.fs.lock? I have not found any documentation at all
> explaining what is it for. (Appart that it is a database lock...though
> this can be self explanatory for some :-))
>
> Thanks a lot for your time,
>
> Bel=C8n
>
>