You should try to isolate and resolve the underlying problem that
is causing directory services to hang. It is not "normal" for a
server to just start hanging every 2 weeks. Something else,
maybe a corrupt filesystem, corrupt LDAP records, or even bad RAM
might be the problem. If this were my production server, I would
NOT want to resolve some "unknown" problem with "therapeutic
restarts;" I would systematically isolate the cause. Start with
the logs and move out from there.
Already tried this. Nobody on this list had anything to offer,
other than Jaime Magiera confirming this behavior on his server.
My next step is to escalate it with Apple support, but I'm looking
for something to keep us "band-aided" until the issue is resolved.
Trust me, I *hate* the idea of "therapeutic restarts"... it's what
I'm used to hearing from MS Exchange admins.
I'd agree with Jacob, this behavior isn't normal. Your
"_next_step_" is to request support?
Read again. I said my next step is to *escalate* it. Believe it or
not, I've had more pressing issues. This has now become my immediate
focus.
That said, 10.3 in general is going to be a losing proposition over
time, and ask what your plans for upgrading to Tiger are, as
perhaps you're wasting effort on a foregone conclusion.
Interesting. We've actually had an Apple rep suggest that we avoid
10.4 server and to stick with 10.3. Guess it's time to reconsider.
Thanks,
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Jason Dixon
Manager, IT Services
Raba Technologies
