09-01-2011
crontab
hi,
i have to backup a database everyday on a Sun Microsystem.
i have been looking around and have found that crontab might be the answer.
the list of steps that have to be followed for me to get the database is:
1. on cmd telnet the equipment.
2. put the user name and password.
3. i normally log in as oracle.
4. so then oracle>cd /opt/hlr/trans/exp
5. ./expDB (which gives me the menu)
6. then i insert values like 3 ( which tells me to do the subscriber backup)
7. then i press yes
8. now i need to save the file by a specific file name and i need to increment by 1 for each new backup that i make.
my list of questions is:
1. how do i check which editor is available on the system?
2. will 01 3 * * * ./expDB work as a command on contrab?
3. where i have to select 3, will 02 3 * * * 3 work?
4. how do i work around for the renaming of the file?
awaiting your precious input,
many thanks,
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backup_quit
BACKUP_QUIT(8) AFS Command Reference BACKUP_QUIT(8)
NAME
backup_quit - Leaves interactive mode
SYNOPSIS
quit [-help]
q [-h]
DESCRIPTION
The backup quit command exits interactive mode, returning the issuer to the regular shell prompt at which the backup or backup interactive
command was issued to enter interactive mode. The command has no effect when issued outside interactive mode. Issuing the Ctrl-D command
also exits interactive mode.
CAUTIONS
To exit interactive mode, all jobs must be completed. Use the backup jobs command to list any jobs currently pending or executing, and the
backup kill command to terminate them as necessary.
OPTIONS
-help
Prints the online help for this command. All other valid options are ignored.
EXAMPLES
The following command exits interactive mode:
backup> quit
%
PRIVILEGE REQUIRED
None
SEE ALSO
backup(8), backup_interactive(8), backup_jobs(8), backup_kill(8)
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