tar backup failing, seen error "file changed as we read it" in log files.
Issue
-
Observed message “changed as we read it” in log file of tar backup script.
# grep "file changed" 20150420_bkuptar.log tar: /var/spool/mail/root: file changed as we read it tar: /var/spool/mail: file changed as we read it tar: /var/opt/vgdb10/oracle_dbf/rtcis/redoB/rtcis_redo05_B.log: file changed as we read it tar: /var/opt/vgdb10: file changed as we read it tar: /var/opt/rtcis/live3/labor: file changed as we read it tar: /var/opt/rtcis/live3/log/sqlplus.log: file changed as we read it tar: /var/opt/ubkp/data/local/backup_tar_lists/20150420_bkuptar.log: file changed as we read it tar: /var: file changed as we read it tar: /: file changed as we read it
Environment
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- tar
Subscriber exclusive content
A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase, tools, and much more.