Efficient Ops

Jan 28, 2018 · Operations

How a Single Space in ifconfig Crashed an Oracle RAC Cluster – Ops Lessons

A tiny typo—a stray space in an ifconfig command—changed a node's IP to 0.0.0.0, triggering IPC errors, instance eviction, and a full Oracle RAC restart, illustrating why meticulous command entry and privileged‑user discipline are critical in system operations.