BTOS Error 8: Internal Inconsistent State.
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INTRODUCTION:
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This Knowledgebase entry describes the possible causes of a
system error 8 when running on a BTOS or CTOS operating system.
BTOS ERROR NUMBER: ERROR TEXT:
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8 Internal Inconsistency.
An internal inconsistent state was
discovered (Error 8).
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF ERROR:
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The PROGRESS command is attempting to send messages to the
operating system that are not supported in the executable
being used. The most likely causes include:
- Trying to use the PROGRESS TINY RUN-TIME command (which
uses [Sys]<DLC>ProTnyRT.run) in single user mode (without
a server).
- Trying to connect to a server when there are multiple servers
running on the same master, without properly using the -S
server name to identify the servers uniquely.
- Incompatible software versions, such as Context Manager,
Executive Utilities, or Video Display Manager (VDM).
DOES ERROR INDICATE CORRUPTION: IF SO, WHAT TYPE:
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No.
CORRECTIVE MEASURES:
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Case 1: All other attempts to run PROGRESS are successful,
that is, in multi- or single-user mode with FULL PROGRESS, and
in multi-user mode with RUNTIME PROGRESS. In order to create
an executable that runs on an 80186-based, 1-MB RAM
workstation, the capability to run single user was intentionally
stripped out of [SYS]<DLC>ProTnyRT.Run. You must be accessing a
served database to use the PROGRESS TINY RUN-TIME command.
Case 2: After the first server, you MUST use the Server Name (-S)
startup option on any subsequent server you start on the
master. You will find in the <DLC> directory a series
of five files named <DLC>server2 through <DLC>server6 respectively.
These files contain the correct request codes for network
communication to uniquely identify the different servers. Up
to six servers (unnamed server plus servers 2 to 6) can be
running on one master. A client attempting to connect to
a server without the Server Name (-S) startup option will trigger
a BTOS system error 8.
Case 3: Verify the software versions being used
by using the command "VERSION" from the Executive on the
various .Run files. Check the PROGRESS Porting/Product
Availability notes, the Installation Notes shipped with the
media, and the latest Technical Bulletin for details on
porting software levels.
ONLINE PROCEDURES OR UTILITIES:
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None.
REFERENCES TO WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION:
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See Chapter 3 of PROGRESS System Administration for CTOS,
Starting a Multi-User Database.
See also the Server Name (-S) startup option section in
Chapter 3 of PROGRESS System Administration II: General.
See also Running Multiple Servers Under BTOS/CTOS in
Chapter 2 of PROGRESS System Administration II: General.
Progress Software Technical Support Note # 2862