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Old 08-10-2010
Error run script through crontab using ksh

hi i have a script called test.sh. the content is ls >> crontest.txt.
if i run manually it's giving output.but if i scheduled in crontab it's not giving output.

crontab entry:

Code:
02 * * * * /sms5/SMSHOME/eds_sh/test.sh >> /sms5/SMSHOME/eds_sh/testfile/logfile 2>&1

I am using ksh.is there any difference in ksh in scheduling script in crontab? please suggest....

Last edited by Scott; 08-10-2010 at 06:57 PM.. Reason: Please use code tags
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Old 08-10-2010
Hi.

crontest.txt will be in your home directory.

There is a difference.

Here's the link: https://www.unix.com/answers-frequent...n-crontab.html Smilie
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Old 08-10-2010
[edit] scott beat me to it, and found the real problem to boot

Last edited by Corona688; 08-10-2010 at 07:02 PM..
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