[OpenAFS] afsmodname part 2

[Derek Atkins]

Michael Robokoff <mrobo@ahpcrc.org> writes:

> Okay now when I run afsmodname I get the following output.
> 
> Hmm...  I can't seem to find an AFS kernel module suitable for your
> Linux
> kernel.  That means you will need to build or obtain a suitable module.
> The following information may be of some use in obtaining assistance:
> CPU Type:       6 (1)
> Linux version:  2.4.9-13enterprise #1 SMP Tue Oct 30 19:34:18 EST 2001
> RedHat release: Red Hat Linux release 7.2 (Enigma)
> Symbol versions:
>   iget4      smp_fd589ebb
> 
> In the past when I would have a minor kernel upgrade I would just link
> the
> old module to the new kernel number and Afs would be able to work again.
> Now that does not seem to be working. Is there an easy fix for this
> or do I have to rebuild afs?
> 
> --Mike

you should ALWAYS rebuild AFS when you upgrade your kernel.  The fact
that it appeared to work was a fluke -- there is never any guarantee.

Recent Red Hat releases enforce this.

-derek

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