Shell Programming and Scripting

Hi,

I have some problem with SCP. My requirement is to copy a file from my unix box to another unix box.so,I am using following command in my script,

/opt/SCssh/3.7.1_C0/bin/scp <FilePath>/<Filename> <SRVNAME>:<FILEPATH>

I have been using the same command since 3yrs.so it worked properly.but from past 2 weeks its giving errors while copying files.Then i tried the following version ,

scp <FilePath>/<Filename> <SRVNAME>:<FILEPATH>

Now its working.Only thing i did is , i have removed the absolute path of the SCP. Could anyone clarify me why it is failing suddenly with the absolute path. I am using SOLARIS8.0 OS.

Also plz give me the command for copying a file using sftp.

thanks in advance..

cheers
mohan

The only reason I can think of is that someone has changed the place where scp usually resides, or has changed the PATH.
Do a "whereis scp" or "which scp" and you'll see.

sysgate have reason.

Try to configure the $PATH inside the script. Because the command works: it´s sure that all process implicated are running.