[CentOS] Automatic disk check

Thu Apr 7 07:19:41 UTC 2005
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>> You know how if you do an improper shutdown and then boot up, the server
>> prompts you to run a file system check if you press "Y" within 5 seconds?
>> Well, this is great but sometimes not practical in remote access
>> situations when we call our datacenter to say reboot a hang server and
>> they have no monitor or keyboard hooked up to the system.  Is there a way
>> to have the system forced to automatically fo the filesystem check every
>> time it boots up, if there's a need for it, ie: WITHOUT hitting "Y"?
>>
>> I couldn't find the answer to this one in docs or FAQs.  If I missed it,
>> a simple pointer to the source would be of great help.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Chris
>>
>>
> You create the following file:
>
> /etc/sysconfig/autofsck
>
> and place the following in it:
>
> AUTOFSCK_TIMEOUT=5
> AUTOFSCK_DEF_CHECK=yes

Chris and all - Thank you!  That is exactly what I was hoping to find.  Much
appreciated!

Chris