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36 This document reflects the use of
38 with the 4.2BSD and 4.3BSD file system organization. This
40 original paper written by
44 operating system is brought up, a consistency
45 check of the file systems should always be performed.
46 This precautionary measure helps to insure
47 a reliable environment for file storage on disk.
48 If an inconsistency is discovered,
49 corrective action must be taken.
52 Normally it is run non-interactively by the system after
54 When running in this mode,
55 it will only make changes to the file system that are known
57 If an unexpected inconsistency is found
59 will exit with a non-zero exit status,
60 leaving the system running single-user.
61 Typically the operator then runs
64 When running in this mode,
65 each problem is listed followed by a suggested corrective action.
66 The operator must decide whether or not the suggested correction
69 The purpose of this memo is to dispel the
71 file system inconsistencies.
72 It first describes the updating of the file system
73 (the calm before the storm) and
74 then describes file system corruption (the storm).
76 the set of deterministic corrective actions
80 to the rescue) is presented.
81 .ds RH Overview of the File System