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# 8  
Old 08-11-2015
it is a known bug in some versions of AIX. Stop cas_agent service and upgrade your system.

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[Tip] /dev filling because of malformed IBM script

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and some more links on topic:

IBM IC79612: IBM Systems Director 6.2.1.2 Common Agent on AIX may fill up the root (/) filesystem - United States
https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docv...25792900533a8f
https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/c..._agent?lang=en
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# 9  
Old 08-12-2015
Thanks agent.kgb
This is it.
I change that script and problem gone.
# 10  
Old 08-12-2015
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Originally Posted by vbe
looks to me like someone is testing your capabilities...
Yes - as stated by agent.kgb and in the article he linked the "someone" was IBM and their advanced shell-script-writing capabilities. If i remember correctly i even explained there how they made that cunning feat coming to pass in the CAS-installation routine.

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# 11  
Old 08-13-2015
IBM
Yes, a well-known bug. That someone made a typo error is not so much the issue, imho - but the rush by QA.

And this is an OLD bug, 2+ years, maybe even 3+ - so while it was certainly painful for customers - and embarrassing for IBM - there is no reason for anyone to have it on your system(s) today.

This was corrected long ago. - Plan regular update windows - and use them Smilie
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