Apache crashing

[bunelul]

Hello,

recently I`ve moved my 4images to a new host. For last 3-5 days I`ve got a big problem: apache crashing and restarting often (1-2 times/hour, may be more).

Server info: Apache/1.3.33 (Unix) PHP/4.3.10
I`ve tried searching forum - it seems nobody got this problem before.
planning to roll back 1 month before backup but I don't want this because I`ll loose a lot of MODs.

Could 4images GURUs to help to solve this?

Thank you!!!

[V@no]

Could 4images GURUs to help to solve this?

Dobt it. You've provided almost no usefull information.
1) What error logs says? - the most important piece of information
2) What OS is your server running on?
3) How many concurent connections do you get? (how many visitors online at the same time)
4) What 4images and MySQL versions do you use
5) What mods did you install
6) A link to your server phpinfo aslo could be very usefull.

[bunelul]

Hello, Vano

Thanks for your Replay. I will try to answer your questions step by step:

1.  I`ve got only this lines from support: [Tue Nov 29 13:17:12 2005] [notice] caught SIGTERM, shutting down.

2. FreeBSD 4.11-RELEASE-p11

3. at the same time max. 30 online visitors. But, i noticed that apache crash (with 404 error on browser) is not associated with the number of online visitors. it is crashing at 5-10 also.

4. 4 images 1.7.1 with MySQL 4.0.24-standard.

5. I`ve installed (last 30 days): "votes saved on database", "postcard notify" and some more, i`ll list soon today, right now cant remember them.

6. I`ve sent PM with php info.

Thanks again.

[bunelul]

Hello, Vano

i just want to let you know that in fact of persistent problems i`ve removed old instalation and did a new instalation without mods. In fact of this there is not more need for help on this case, may be just for a notice that this could happen.

Thank you very much.

Have fun!

[V@no]

I've experienced apache crash due to a broken .swf files, so it possible it could crash due to broken other type of files...perhaps that was your case?
Another possible reason is Zend Optimizer...
Well, see if the problem repeats, then maybe you can trace what last changes you did (including adding new images) before it start happening

[bunelul]

Vano, thanks for your replay.

You know, i can`t figure out what caused the crashings, but for sure is not because of some corupted files. I suppose i`ve created some script problems trying to install and then uninstalling mods like voted saved in database. Today, in fact of hosting requests, i`ve deleted everything and instaled again from the start. also all needed mods ( installed on the fly, which is GREAT SPPED for me.
Whant to say after a hard working day i`m satisfied 4 images runs more faster and no more apace problems.

THANKS for your support. Your a nice man.

Regards,
vb

P.S. Also thanks to 4images script for having backup options and thanks for me for creating database backups regularly. )

[bunelul]

Hello all

Especially to Vano: my problem persists, what do you think about this: http://www.4homepages.de/forum/index.php?topic=7705.0 ? Could be hidden here my problem?

Thanks.

[V@no]

As I said above, Zend Optimizer could be the reason too
Untill you trace when it crashing, there is nothing we can help you with, sorry.
So, what the error logs say?

[bunelul]

Hello

Thanks for replaying, Vano!

Just finished the discussion with support and let them know about this thread http://www.4homepages.de/forum/index.php?topic=7705.0, also asked to investigate properly the problem and to send by mail the logs. As soon as i`ll get them - i`ll post here. \
Also, the support said they didnt applied any patch to Zend.

Have a good night! (my time now is 1.30 am  )

Bye for now.

[bunelul]

Hello,

at this moment no mail from support and, of course no logs, but according to phpinfo they did php upgrade to PHP/4.4.0 and zend engine (downgrade?) to v.1.3.0. The script is stable for last 20 hours, no crashes (at least at this time).

Hopping my problem is closed here, but i`ll post after 1-2 weeks another confirmation of stable working  !


Resume of my problem for others:

Apache crashes without reasons.
Php version 4.3.10

Working solution: php upgrade to 4.4.0, with zend 1.3.0

Many thanks to all and especially to Vano for his fast feed back and support.

Have fun!