04-13-2014
Edit the file in shell script
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1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data:
I am trying to automate hadoop installation procedure using shell script. It involves go to perticular directory and add some more lines to the file /etc/sysctl.conf. How this can be done?
2. Relevant commands, code, scripts, algorithms:
Need to edit /etc/sysctl.conf while running script.
3. The attempts at a solution (include all code and scripts):
I have tried it using vi and i am not able to do this.
4. Complete Name of School (University), City (State), Country, Name of Professor, and Course Number (Link to Course):
University of Houston , Texas, USA, Dr. Deniz Gurkan,ELET6300
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