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how do I start a script upon booting

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by baidarkabob, Jul 8, 2005.

  1. baidarkabob

    baidarkabob Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    I have a script that I would like to be started when the server reboots. How do I do this?

    Thanks for your help.

    Bob
     
    #1 baidarkabob, Jul 8, 2005
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    put the script in /etc/init.d then make a link to the script in /etc/rc2.d or /etc/rc3.d
     
    #2 asmithjr, Jul 8, 2005
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    baidarkabob Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the prompt reply

    Hi, and thanks for the reply.

    The script is only relevant to one account and currently resides in /home/account_name/public_html/crittermail/batch/tools - I don't think it will work properly if I move it. So, do I need to make a link in /etc/rc3.d to the current location? How do I make a link?

    Thanks again.

    Bob
     
    #3 baidarkabob, Jul 8, 2005
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    You can also put a command in the /etc/rc.local file
     
    #4 Blue|Fusion, Jul 8, 2005
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    yep in that case put it in rc.local
     
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    Thanks again.

    Thanks guys,

    Do I just create a line with the full path to the script or do i need to include a command of some sort? run? start? go?

    Sorry, I am pretty new to this.

    This is the full path

    /home/account_name/public_html/crittermail/batch/tools/gpopd.pl

    Bob
     
    #6 baidarkabob, Jul 8, 2005
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    if your script will run as root using the command
    /home/account_name/public_html/crittermail/batch/tools/gpopd.pl

    yes.

    Else you may need to fix the script or make it executable
     
    #7 asmithjr, Jul 8, 2005
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    Thanks again Albert.

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