Correcting an inconsistent filesystem
Hi there --
One of our servers is running the Fedora Core 14 64-bit distribution with a MySQL database and Apache webserver-based application. The server also runs a virtual machine via the Virtualbox application. The operating system here is Ubuntu 10.04 LTS 64-bit distribution, and it also runs a MySQL database and Apache webserver-based application.
The / filesystem of the Fedora system is suspected of being in an inconsistent state. While the server appears to be running without issue, the backup software that is used on a nightly basis is able to backup the /boot, but not the / filesystem. A problem such as this tends to indicate an inconsistency.
Is there a way to check for an inconsistency of the / filesystem without adversely affecting either the host or virtual machine? Also, if a problem is found, what is the command syntax to correct it, and will it potentially cause problems with either server?
Thanks.
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