Configuring the Daemon Mode

Use the daemon to configure automatic health check runs at scheduled intervals.

Note:

Daemon mode is supported only on the Linux and Solaris operating systems.

Note:

If you have an Oracle Engineered System, then in addition to the following usage steps, follow the system-specific instructions.

1. Set the daemon properties.

   At a minimum, set AUTORUN_SCHEDULE and NOTIFICATION_EMAIL.

   For example, to set the tool to run at 3 AM every Sunday and email the results to [e-mail], run the following command:

   $ ./orachk –set “AUTORUN_SCHEDULE=3 * * 0 ;NOTIFICATION_EMAIL=[e-mail]”

   $ ./exachk –set “AUTORUN_SCHEDULE=3 * * 0 ;NOTIFICATION_EMAIL=[e-mail]”

2. Configure the health check daemon.
3. Start the daemon as root (recommended) or as the Oracle Database or Oracle Grid Infrastructure home owner.

   # ./orachk –d start

   # ./exachk –d start

4. Answer the questions prompted during startup.