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Old 08-12-2010
aix:ksh: /usr/bin/rm: 0403-027 The parameter list is too long.
Hi,

I am getting the below error message When i am trying to delete the files from the directory.Could you please guide me?

Code:
 rm *.aud
ksh: /usr/bin/rm: 0403-027 The parameter list is too long.

and

Code:
find /oracle/admin/testP/adump/*.aud -mtime +5 -exec rm {} \;
ksh: /usr/bin/find: 0403-027 The parameter list is too long.

Thanks,
Rocky
Last edited by pludi; 08-12-2010 at 03:58 AM.. Reason: code tags, please...
# 2  
Old 08-12-2010
It means there are too many files to fit (after parameter expansion) on the command line. Try this:
Code:
find /oracle/admin/testP/adump/ -name '*.aud' -mtime +5 -exec rm {} \;

# 3  
Old 08-12-2010
Thanks a lot Plundi.It is working. SmilieSmilie
# 4  
Old 08-12-2010
To make long parameter available :

Code:
lsattr -EH -l sys0 | grep ncargs
chdev -l sys0 -a ncargs=16

16 or grater power of 4...
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