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# 8  
Old 09-05-2014
That's not an issue, or we can use > also.

I need only the log file date should get update automatically without any manual interruption.
Code:
/var/bv1to1_var/logs/bv03.bectondickinson.com/bvlog.out.20140905


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Mod Comment Please use code tags next time for your code and data. Thanks
Last edited by vbe; 09-05-2014 at 10:00 AM..
# 9  
Old 09-05-2014
We agree you want to use the current date in your command line, not changing the actual file name in order to use grep...

What is your OS and what shell are you using?
cron by default uses bourne shell...
# 10  
Old 09-05-2014
Thanks for the confirmation.
It will work, tee wont affect the cron, its working for last few days and receiving attached file by mail regularly.
For this date issue, i can answer tomorrow only, i need to check the log mail to confirm the date update.

Thanks vbe...

---------- Post updated at 08:36 AM ---------- Previous update was at 08:34 AM ----------
Code:
$uname -a
SunOS 5.10 Generic_141414-09 sun4u sparc SUNW,Sun-Fire-V245

Code:
$echo $SHELL
/bin/bash

Last edited by Franklin52; 09-05-2014 at 12:20 PM.. Reason: Please use code tags!
# 11  
Old 09-07-2014
Thanks guys,

My issue is solved now.

Regards,
Sri
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