# Shark PID files in tmp folder?! **URL:** \ **Category:** Elasticsearch\ **Created:** [January 12, 2014, 1:00pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/shark-pid-files-in-tmp-folder/15212 "2014-01-12T13:00:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Robin\_Verlangen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/robin_verlangen/32/1542_2.png) [@Robin\_Verlangen](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Robin_Verlangen)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2014, 1:00pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/shark-pid-files-in-tmp-folder/15212/1 "2014-01-12T13:00:02Z")
Hi there, We noticed that the Shark PID files are not stored under /var/run , but in /tmp which causes problems with shark servers that die every once in a while once a cronjob cleans up those folders. The easiest way of course is for us to update the cron script and update shark, however I think the real solution would be to modify the default behavior of shark. As it is now using a file in a temporary folder, which should not make the application crash once it is being removed. What do you think? Best regards, Robin Verlangen _Chief Data Architect_ W [http://www.robinverlangen.nl](http://www.robinverlangen.nl) E robin@us2.nl [http://goo.gl/Lt7BC](http://goo.gl/Lt7BC) _What is CloudPelican? [http://goo.gl/HkB3D](http://goo.gl/HkB3D)_ Disclaimer: The information contained in this message and attachments is intended solely for the attention and use of the named addressee and may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you are reminded that the information remains the property of the sender. You must not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print or rely on this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender immediately and irrevocably delete this message and any copies. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "elasticsearch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com](mailto:elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com). To view this discussion on the web visit [https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/elasticsearch/CADVHTB\_FFX%3DK1oOOaZJvrTvtbQL1iGr%3DNaurceWnh2NTB5VPAw%40mail.gmail.com](https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/elasticsearch/CADVHTB_FFX%3DK1oOOaZJvrTvtbQL1iGr%3DNaurceWnh2NTB5VPAw%40mail.gmail.com). For more options, visit [https://groups.google.com/groups/opt\_out](https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out). ---
**Author:** ![jprante](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/jprante/32/44941_2.png) [@jprante](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/jprante)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2014, 1:29pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/shark-pid-files-in-tmp-folder/15212/2 "2014-01-12T13:29:07Z")
Not sure what shark pid files are, but yes, you are right, pid files belong under /var/run/ and not /tmp Jörg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "elasticsearch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com](mailto:elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com). To view this discussion on the web visit [https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/elasticsearch/CAKdsXoHcaEts\_rG954vTyAdJVExRZNkGLdM8Vj0R9-Ws\_F2g4w%40mail.gmail.com](https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/elasticsearch/CAKdsXoHcaEts_rG954vTyAdJVExRZNkGLdM8Vj0R9-Ws_F2g4w%40mail.gmail.com). For more options, visit [https://groups.google.com/groups/opt\_out](https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out). ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/1/a/1ac57faf039f6b580b3f104ef42a2a89e41014de.png) [@system](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/shark-pid-files-in-tmp-folder/15212/3 "2017-07-06T01:57:15Z")
Closed on July 6, 2017, 1:57am UTC