On 3/4/08, Matt Kettler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Agnello George wrote: > > HI > > > > I have a small query !! I need to write a script whenever there is an > > error generated in the spamd.log or any general log file to send me a > > mail only once, the bellow script is what i came u with but i doubt it > > would work. > > > > if [ $(grep -e "unable to start service" /var/log/spamd.log) = 1 ] ; then > > mail -s " pls check server IP 203.185.XXX>XXX" [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > fi > > > > Is there any application that can scan the log file for a specific > > word or error as soon as the logs are generated. I have even heard of > > SMS being sent in some cases. > > > > Your inputs will be of great help > > > Might I suggest swatch? Why create your own script, when someone's > already created a powerful tool to do this. > > http://swatch.sourceforge.net/ > > There's lots of good articles on using it out there: > > http://www.linuxsecurity.com/content/view/117281/50/ > http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/4776
I am not able to download swatch.... is ther a problem with the download site ?? -- Regards Agnello Dsouza www.linux-vashi.blogspot.com www.bible-study-india.blogspot.com
