https://learninghub.kx.com/forums/topic/what-to-do-when-sym-file-is-corrupted-for-partitioned-table
What to do when Sym file is corrupted? Additionally, how do you enumerate on a partitioned table?
Hypothetically lets assume a production instance. I’m trying to look for the back up. Unfortunately, I’m placed in a situation where a kdb I didn’t build was dumped in my lap with minimal documentation
Hi ,
Was the data fed through a tickerplant? Are there TP logs you could replay? Data recovery for kdb+tick | Kdb+ and q documentation
Is it real-time data and therefore still coming into the system and trying to update a broken sym file?
The reason I asked about production vs personal is that if you are an enterprise customer, you can access customer support here for more direct help Software Support | KX
However, for advice on a truly hypothetical production issue, feel free to answer the above and I can advise from there
Laura
Hi ,
Can you tell me more about your set up? This is just your own personal system, and not a production instance correct? Do you have a backup sym file? Back up the sym file - Kdb+ and q documentation (kx.com)
For enumeration, I would recommend reading Working with sym files | White Papers | Kdb+ and q documentation (kx.com)
There is also a course on the KX Academy on Enumeration with examples and practical guidance: KX Academy
Hope this helps,
Laura