2.7 FSS Rebuild
The Forecasting Shell Servers (FSSs) host data import and export, and execute model runs.
Example: The user accounts are set up, the new configuration is in place, but workflows are still not completing. What is happening?
Workflows not completing is a common symptom of a Forecasting Shell Server local datastore issue.
Potential causes include:
- accrual of too much data in the local datastore (i.e., running ESP 15 times a day),
- not regularly running the FSS Rolling Barrel,
- corruption in the data, and/or
- installation of a new build or patch.
The causes vary, but the fix is the same - rebuild the FSS local datastore in order to restore complete functionality.
Rebuilding the FSS local datastore requires access to password-protected areas of the system and the ability to stop and start FSS processes.
Remember, if multiple people are managing CHPS, good communication is essential to keep the components functioning to support the mission of your River Forecast Center!
Use the job sheet below for instructions on how to rebuild an FSS local datastore.
Job Sheet: Rebuilding the FSS Local Datastore