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# 15  
Old 04-29-2013
If you mean there is an incomplete record at the end of the log file, I see that as an inconsequential problem. In my mind, the priorities are 1) the archive is valid, and 2) the log files are not damaged, 3) the process writing to the log files does not get confused. The archive is a backup. If it was needed to be used, having an incomplete record at the tail seems a very minor, if any, problem. No solution here is perfect. I'm just suggesting what seems practical and safe.

Now, if the log file is a binary file, and would be corrupted by an incomplete write, then that's even more reason not to mess with it by trying to move or truncate it.
# 16  
Old 04-29-2013
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Originally Posted by hanson44
If you mean there is an incomplete record at the end of the log file, I see that as an inconsequential problem.
Ah, I understand. You mean making a copy of the files, then making an archive of those, not the originals.
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Old 04-29-2013
Yes, that's what I meant. Thank you for taking another look.
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