[mythtv-users] Backend Crashes / Status Monitoring

[Kevin Kuphal]

Dave Ansell wrote:

> Hi,
>
>     I get occasional backend crashes - usually seems to be some qt/sql 
> problem.  Very difficult to eliminate entirely.
>
>   Usually, the whole machine doesn't crash, just the backend and/or 
> mysql.
>
>    Question is,  would it be feasible to run a cron script to monitor 
> the backend status, either on the same box or from some other linux 
> box, then reboot the machine or restart services if a problem is 
> detected.
>
>    OK, its not pretty, but it might just stop a missed recording!
>
>    My understanding of scripting is close to zero, so any any 
> suggestions would be much appreciated.

Yes, it isn't to hard to do what you're trying, but have you tried 
instead to get a backtrace of the problem to find the source of the 
issue?  The mythtv.org docs describe how to compile a debug version of 
mythtv for tracing problems like this.

Kevin