Checking the omniNames daemon

Checking Firebird SuperServer on Red Hat Enterprise Linux

You can check if the FirebirdSS process is running with the command below. This example also displays its output with FirebirdSS running.

#/etc/init.d/firebird status ibserver (pid 2260) is running...

If the reported line is:

ibserver is stopped

you need to start Firebird manually using the following command. This command also displays its output when FirebirdSS is successfully started:

# /etc/init.d/firebird start

Starting ibserver:

[ OK ]

If this does not resolve the problem, consult Firebird SuperServer documentation for alternative troubleshooting steps.

You can check the status of the omniNames daemon with the omninames --statuscommand. If you followed the steps in section ”Modifying the PATH environment variable” on page 39, the omninames location should be in the command search path. Enter the following:

# omninames --status

The command should generate an output similar to the following example:

omniNames ( pid 842 ) is running...

If the reported line is:

omniNames is stopped

you need to start omniNames manually using the following command. This command also displays its output when the omniNames daemon is successfully started:

# omninames --start
Starting omniORB Naming Service:	[ OK ]

Checking FSE Processes

The status of FSE daemons can be monitored using the fse command. Apart from checking the status, this command is also used for starting and stopping the FSE daemons. Starting and stopping actions are only allowed to be executed by an FSE administrator, but all users can do a status check.

You can check the status of locally running FSE daemons by running the fse command with the --statusoption:

# fse --status

The output of this command depends on the type of FSE implementation.

The next section contains outputs of the fse --statuscommand when it is run on a particular component of the FSE implementation. You should check the status of the FSE daemons and verify that the output you get corresponds to the appropriate example.

Checking FSE daemons is the last step of the basic installation process. However, it is strongly recommended that you also perform the post-installation steps described in the next section.

For a description of configuration procedures, see the FSE user guide.

HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software installation guide for Linux 47

File System Extender (FSE) specifications

HP File System Extender (FSE) is a sophisticated solution designed to optimize data storage management for enterprises that deal with large volumes of unstructured data. This technology addresses the challenges of data growth and the need for effective data retention strategies, enabling organizations to store and manage their information more efficiently.

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Security is paramount in data management, and HP FSE addresses this concern by implementing advanced data protection features. This includes data encryption, secure access controls, and compliance with industry regulations, ensuring that sensitive information is safeguarded throughout its lifecycle.

Overall, HP File System Extender is a comprehensive data storage solution that combines intelligent data management, seamless integration, insightful analytics, and robust security features. By leveraging these capabilities, organizations can efficiently manage their unstructured data, lower costs, and enhance operational efficiency, making it an invaluable tool in today’s data-driven landscape.