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Old 10-22-2003
putting a timestamp in a file
I was sure there was a way to put a timestamp ina logfile but I can't seem to figure out how.
What I would like to do is after the last messages in the rptmgr.err log is put a timestamp so I know the next time I look whats new. I am using AIX 5.1
any help will great
Thanks
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Old 10-22-2003
How about date >> rptmgr.err?
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Old 10-22-2003
works great
date >> {filename}
I feel so low Smilie I should have thought of that
Thank you
 
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