Operating System Reported Problems
Operating System Reported Problems
Table 4–14 describes possible operating system problems and
their solutions.
Table 4–14 Troubleshooting Operating System Reported Errors
Symptom
Action
System is hung or has
crashed.
Examine the crash dump file.
Refer to OpenVMS AXP Alpha System Dump Analyzer
Utility Manual for information on how to interpret
OpenVMS crash dump files.
Refer to the Guide to Kernel Debugging (AA–PS2TA–
TE) for information on using the DEC OSF/1 Krash
Utility.
Operating system is up.
Have the Digital support center examine the operating
system error log files to isolate the problem. Self-
maintenance customers can refer to the AlphaServer
2000/2100/2100 RM/2100 CAB Series Service Guide.
If the problem occurs intermittently, have the Digital
support center run an operating system exerciser, such
as DEC VET to stress the system.
Refer to the DEC Verifier and Exerciser Tool User’s
Guide (AA–PTTMA–TE) for instructions on running
DEC VET.
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