5.4

Starting a System in Single-Server Mode
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If the system was no shut down as described in this section—such as, as a result of power
failure, operator error, or hardware failure—do not connect the servers because the
database may no longer be mirrored. In such cases, bring up one single server and go
through the re-mirroring process.
Starting a System in Single-Server Mode
If the servers were not operating in their normal system configuration, such as AB in dual-server
systems, or if they were not shutdown using normal procedures according to instructions in this
manual, the databases on the servers may not be mirrored.
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If the databases are not mirrored, you must not bring the system up using normal start up
procedures as instructed in “Starting the System” on page 58 or you will risk database
corruption.
If non-mirrored servers, the system a
dministrator must bring the system up in single-server mode
and then go through the database re-mirroring process. This section provides the steps for
starting a system in single-server mode.
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Contact Avid Customer Support for assistance with triple-server systems. It might be possible to
start these systems in a dual-server mode, depending on the circumstances of the shutdown.
To start the iNEWS system in single-server mode:
1. Power up or reboot the server on which you want the system to run.
2. Select that server.
3. Log in as a system operator by typing:
so
4. When prompted, type the password.
5. Do one of the following:
t To connect server A as a single system, enter the following command:
connect a single=a
t To connect server B as a single system, enter the following command:
connect b single=b
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The syntax net=a or net=b is also acceptable. If you have a third server, such as server C, use C
in place of A or B. Also, notice in the following sample message that the “System is A” not AB or
ABC.