Hi everybody. I have an issue with an MDB (Microsoft Access database file) which corrupts frequently. The issue started after i rebuilt my server with Ubuntu 8.04 and Samba 3.0.28a. Previously i was using QiLinux 1.2, and an older version of Samba (can't remember which one). Since the only thing i changed was the server operating system and software, it stands to reason that possibly a different configuration could be the cause of this issue. I'd be grateful to anyone who would like to share his experience and comments on this issue. The database file is made with Microsoft Access 2000. Thank you for your time. -- Francesco
> I have an issue with an MDB (Microsoft Access database file) which > corrupts frequently. The issue started after i rebuilt my server with > Ubuntu 8.04 and Samba 3.0.28a. Previously i was using QiLinux 1.2, and > an older version of Samba (can't remember which one). > > Since the only thing i changed was the server operating system and > software, it stands to reason that possibly a different configuration > could be the cause of this issue. > > I'd be grateful to anyone who would like to share his experience and > comments on this issue. The database file is made with Microsoft Access > 2000.I was running 3.0.28a for a few years without any .mdb problems. That version is quite old now though, I'd recommend an upgrade. Don't forget that MSAccess databases are quite capable of corrupting themselves without any external help, make sure you compact the database etc. to help with this. Cheers, Adam.
> Mmh... i'd like to stick with official repository. So you're telling me > that Ubuntu Server 8.04 is quite behind in keeping Samba version > up-to-date?Well according to the Samba website the latest release in the 3.0 series is 3.0.37. But that branch is only being maintained with security releases, the current release in the 3.2 branch is 3.2.15. But even the 3.2 branch has now been superseded with 3.4, so yes, 3.0.28a is quite old :-)> That is known and has been already dealt with. But i can't deny that the > only thing i changed was my Linux and Samba version. > > I'll plan an update of Samba, and investigate other causes as well. > Thank you.I remember there were issues with the 3.0 series earlier on with MSAccess, but I haven't heard anything since 3.2. Cheers, Adam.