The for construct is used to iterate through a list or repeatedly evaluate an expression. Using it for one single value is at least, hmmm, questionable, as the loop variable is set to exactly that single value.
Thanks again RudiC, I understand now that loop is questionable for single value.
I had different problem scenarios with IF statement. Can any expert please enlighten me on the difference with these scenarios. Thank you.
1st Scenario:
testdate=`date +%Y%m`
test=`cat /var/log/database0.$testdate*.log | grep "Errors found during processing" | tail -10`
if
then
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New to scripting in general, so patience plz. If I ask a stupid question or don't get it, I thank you for your kindness in advance.
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Hi,
Actually i stored all validdisks in one array and corresponding partitions required for all individual disks in other array..
Example:
Validdisks=dsk2 dsk3 dsk5
ValidPartition=4 4 3
Now i have to create domain..
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