Perl should have an expect module. Expect has a syntax for saying how long to wait for a specific response before timing out.
[RC] -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nick Laflamme Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:20 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ADSM-L] Time out! says the script? Is there an option for the dsmadmc administrative client to set how long the client should wait before giving up on a response from a server? I'm trying to automate some routine health checks of our servers, and there are times that not getting a prompt response tells me more than enough. However, I don't see a command line option to specify a time-out value for how long the client should wait. (If it matters, the script is in perl, initially running on a Windows desktop.The TSM servers are at various levels; the Windows client is at 5.3.4.3 but could be updated if there's a relevant fix in a later level.) Thanks, Nick DISCLAIMER: This message is intended for the sole use of the addressee, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete this message.
