Why script is running sometimes and not running sometimes?


 
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Old 06-30-2014
Why script is running sometimes and not running sometimes?

Hi,

I have a script which does couple of database connection and run some SELECT queries to get some output in the file.

I am surprised to see Smilie that when i run my script some times it gives the desired out put and sometimes it shows some error Smilie .

Suppose if i execute it say 5 times 3 times it gives the output and 2 times not

Note: I don't do any change to the script. Just keep on executing it without any change

Can someone help on this??

i am working in KSH

Thanks
# 2  
Old 06-30-2014
Posting details like script, output, environment and error messages will help us help you.
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# 3  
Old 07-01-2014
If the script is doing something like generating an output in the working directory, it may generate different results each time you execute the script.

Just guessing because a few days ago it just happened to me and this kept me busy for a few minutes until I realised why the output was so different each time without doing any changes "apparently".

Above that, it could be a number of reasons why that's happening. It's difficult to guess if no details are given.
# 4  
Old 07-01-2014
You've given us a puzzle a bit like:-
  • My car runs fine
  • Sometimes it doesn't
What's wrong?


You might need to give us a bit more information to have much chance of helping you here, such as the code (wrapped in [CODE] & [/CODE] tags) along with some sample output and any error messages.

Give us a clue, please Smilie
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