Usually a result of some error or bug in the program. I suggest using a
script to proactively monitor for core files by using the find command to
check your core dump destination. I just got one yesterday on a box that
looks like was a result of a bug. No other errors appeared so I am glad I
have monitoring in place. When you find a core file put the name of it in a
temp file that you can check each time the script finds another core file.
That will keep you from getting notified over and over for the same core
file. I usually check for these every hour on a production system and less
frequently on non-production boxes.

- Ethan

-----Original Message-----
From: Kamran Malik [mailto:kamran.[Email Address Removed] Thursday, February 28, 2002 10:41 AM
To: LazyDBA.com Discussion
Subject: Core dump files


Hi All,

Have any of you come across core dumping and what exactly are they, please
advise, any input will be appreciated.

Regards

Kamran


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