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AIX Version 4.3 Commands Reference, Volume 5

update Command

Purpose

Periodically updates the super block.

Syntax

update

Description

The update command executes a sync subroutine every 30 seconds. This action ensures the file system is up-to-date in the event of a system crash.

Files

/usr/sbin/update
Contains the update command.

Related Information

The init command, rc command, sync command.

The cron daemon.

The sync subroutine.


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