[rahul_r_k]

Hi
We have some shell scripts running perfectly on Solaris box ….
Recently we got a new server ( AIX ) and we are supposed to move few applications using these scripts on it.
Just wanted your opinion on whether we can run those scripts without any changes on AIX box or it will require some alterations ?

[lotuseclat79]

Hi rahul_r_k,

That depends. What is the default shell the scripts run under in Solaris: /bin/sh?

What exactly do the shell scripts do? Does the AIX file system have the exact same directory structure and components as on the Solaris system that get affected by the scripts?

-- Tom

[rahul_r_k]

First of all thanks a lot for the prompt response
In solaris the default shell being used is /usr/bin/ksh

Localhost>echo $SHELL
/usr/bin/ksh


Is there any utility or way of finding out , the entire skeloton of dependencies , on other directories and servers of any set of shell scripts ?
like say i have 5 shell scripts accessing 3 different databases , 5 locations and multiple servers , how do i figureout the list of dependencies without manually exploring eacha nd every shell script .

[lotuseclat79]

Hi rahul_r_k,

I don't know, but If I were you, I would proceed very cautiously, and explore them manually to try and find out the dependencies. When push comes to shove and the rubber hits the road, there is only one way to do it: either find a tool that can help, ask for advice from someone who has done it before or blaze a trail by doing it the hard way yourself, and following up by writing some scripts that make sense for the next person to step into your shoes.

-- Tom