outsider Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 In order to update to the latest version I know I can pull the USB drive and just copy the new set of files (overwriting everything except the config folder) but can I do this while the unRAID system is still running? Can I telnet to the machine, copy the new version files to the /boot folder, and reboot the machine? Will that work? Link to comment
fatal Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 You can just do it from any windows machine as well... just go to \\tower\flash (make sure you have write access to the flash enabled, and uncheck the hide system files to see the actual files) and copy/paste into the flash and reboot the server. Link to comment
outsider Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 That I know. It's just easier then having to pull the unRAID server case out, open the cover, pull out the USB drive, and take it to a windows machine. I am happier if I can do it all from my desk (telnetting into the machine) and just doing a file copy. Link to comment
fatal Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 i don't think you read my post correctly, or maybe i explanation was confusing... I don't know if you want to specifically only telnet into your unraid box copy over the new system files BUT You can, from ANY windows machine (no need to go to your unraid box or pull the flash drive or anything), go to "\\tower\flash" (into your address bar of windows explorer and NOT a web browser) and it will show you all the contents of you flash drive. From there you can copy over your new files into your flash drive and then reboot the server from the web config of unraid (http://tower) Again, make sure you have write access to the flash enabled (option is found in the unraid web config http://tower). Also, in windows, uncheck the hide system files (tools->folder options) to see the actual files Link to comment
outsider Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 I understand what you mean now. Thanks for the clarification. Yes, that is actually simpler then telneting into the box. Thanks for the description. Link to comment
dhy8386 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Is 4.4.2 now the best, latest build? I no longer see 4.4 beta2 and 4.5 beta1 in the download section. I was planning on using 4.4 beta2 in my first build as i read that user shares were broken in 4.4 final and 4.5 beta1??? Link to comment
Joe L. Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 despite the confusing numbering yes, 4.4.2 is the new "stable" version. Use it. The only item I'm aware of on it is that "smartctl" on it is broken because a support library is missing. It is very easy to add the support library yourself. That same support library is missing on nearly all the 4.4 versions. Joe L. Link to comment
BryantD Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 despite the confusing numbering yes, 4.4.2 is the new "stable" version. Use it. The only item I'm aware of on it is that "smartctl" on it is broken because a support library is missing. It is very easy to add the support library yourself. That same support library is missing on nearly all the 4.4 versions. Joe L. It hasn't been easy for me. Can you point me in the right direction? Link to comment
Biggy2872 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 It hasn't been easy for me. Can you point me in the right direction? Instructions are in this post http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=2110.msg20179#msg20179 see below Here's a link to 12.0 CXX Libs http://packages.slackware.it/package.php?q=12.0/cxxlibs-6.0.8-i486-4 Download to your flash, telnet in and run installpkg cxxlibs-6.0.8-i486-4.tgz Cheers, Matt EDIT: you'll need to add: cd /boot installpkg cxxlibs-6.0.8-i486-4.tgz to your go script Alternatively, You could just use unmenu package manager to download it for you and install it on each boot without the need to modify your go script. Link to comment
BryantD Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 It hasn't been easy for me. Can you point me in the right direction? Instructions are in this post http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=2110.msg20179#msg20179 see below Here's a link to 12.0 CXX Libs http://packages.slackware.it/package.php?q=12.0/cxxlibs-6.0.8-i486-4 Download to your flash, telnet in and run installpkg cxxlibs-6.0.8-i486-4.tgz Cheers, Matt EDIT: you'll need to add: cd /boot installpkg cxxlibs-6.0.8-i486-4.tgz to your go script Alternatively, You could just use unmenu package manager to download it for you and install it on each boot without the need to modify your go script. I could not get the unmenu package manager to work. I'll try this when I get home. Link to comment
Joe L. Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 It hasn't been easy for me. Can you point me in the right direction? Instructions are in this post http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=2110.msg20179#msg20179 see below Here's a link to 12.0 CXX Libs http://packages.slackware.it/package.php?q=12.0/cxxlibs-6.0.8-i486-4 Download to your flash, telnet in and run installpkg cxxlibs-6.0.8-i486-4.tgz Cheers, Matt EDIT: you'll need to add: cd /boot installpkg cxxlibs-6.0.8-i486-4.tgz to your go script Alternatively, You could just use unmenu package manager to download it for you and install it on each boot without the need to modify your go script. I could not get the unmenu package manager to work. I'll try this when I get home. To download any package you must have a nameserver defined. To test if one is, login via telnet and then type ping -c5 google.com If you are unable to ping (they all time-out and fail, or noo name-server is available) then the download manager in unmenu cannot work. You can set the nameserver on the lime-technology "Settings" page. Link to comment
BryantD Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks Biggy2872 & Joe L., I got everything working on unmenu. Very nice! Link to comment
Joe L. Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks Biggy2872 & Joe L., I got everything working on unmenu. Very nice! Did you have to define a nameserver? Did you get the package manager working? (just curious, as it is easier for me to help others who have problems if you can share your own experiences and let me know where you ran into difficulty) Joe L. Link to comment
BryantD Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks Biggy2872 & Joe L., I got everything working on unmenu. Very nice! Did you have to define a nameserver? Did you get the package manager working? (just curious, as it is easier for me to help others who have problems if you can share your own experiences and let me know where you ran into difficulty) Joe L. I read some more of your posts on unmenu and used the killall -g awk command, reinstallled the unmenu.zip files. I used Matt's recommendation on upgrading the Smartctl. I can now use the package manager now. Link to comment
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