error running sa1 script

[Headmaster]

Hi,

I upgraded a server running linux today by adding a second CPU. Now when CRON runs the sa1 script, I get an error that reads:

Cannot append data to file /var/log/sa/sa.2004_03_03: the number of processors has changed

I'm going to do some research to see if I can find the answer, but if somebody has some quick insite into this, I would be greatful!!

Thanks!!

 

[Headmaster]

Never mind... I figured it out (i think)...

 

[sleipnir214]

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[Headmaster]

Essentially, the daily log file, sa.year_mo_day, must be a fixed size. When I added the new processor, it was trying to log more than could fit in the file. I deleted the file, and it started working. I could also have waited until the next day, and it would have fixed itself.

scott