On Tuesday 05 October 2010 21:52:53 Vic wrote: > OK - here are a couple of problems... > > > crontab -l > > > > 0 0 * * 1 /backup.day1.sh # Day 1 backup > > (the same was repeated for each of the other 4 scripts) > > Note that this is trying to run /backup.day1.sh . You probably don't mean > that; the dot after "backup" would appear to be a typo (should it be a > slash?) > > > ls -l /backup > > -rwxrwxr-x 1 root root 357 2010-10-05 20:43 day1 > > And here, your script is called "day1", not "day1.sh". > > > I think > > I may need to change some of the permission so only root can run and > > write? > > Only root can write those. Others may read/execute - it's up to you > whether you see a problem with that (depends on the content of the > script). > > > I looked in mail and yes there were mails regarding cron there. Basicly > > it is > > saying /backups/day1 file not found > > Yep. And now you know why :-) > > > So the problem is how do I tell it to > > chnage to the backup folder and then run the script? > > No. Relying on CWD is usually a problem - a change to your setup later can > cause subtle problems. Better either to be *explicit* about what you want > to run (which your script attempts to be, but fails), or to ensure your > executables will be properly in PATH. > > > I should point out (if it makes any difference) that I am access the > > server via vnc > > None at all. > > Vic. > > > -- > Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire > LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk > --------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks for all the help I have now have it working, not sure exactly what the problem was I think it was one or two minor problems Tim -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------
