Linux server has been running fine, no updates installed recently, but out of the blue this morning the server stopped responding. I went to check it and it was saying there is a problem with the filesystem, and stated 'you should run fsck manually'.
I ran fsck on the relevant partition and fix all the inode problems suggested. After restarting I am now shown the following messages:
JBD: no valid journal superblock found
EXT3-fs: error loading journal
mount: error 22 mounting ext3
Switching to new root
ERROR opening /dev/console!!!!:2
Kernel panic - no syncing: Attempting to kill init
Does anyone have any idea how I can resolve this? I am not particularly familiar with Linux so please be verbose when suggestions solutions.
I don't want to reinstall Linux if I can avoid it as the server has about 5 years worth of valuable data on there. Any help appreciated!
Best Answer
Boot with a rescue cd and check the disks.