> prepare a shell script wrapper containing 2 (or more) lines like: > > /usr/local/sbin/amdump nf-amanda > /usr/local/sbin/amverify nf-amanda 2> /dev/null > /dev/null > > And change your crontab first line to: > > 3 23 * * 1-5 /usr/local/sbin/amdumpwrapper
This solution should eliminate external scripts: 3 23 * * 1-5 amdump nf-amanda; amverify nf-amanda > /dev/null 2>&1 As a side issue, I believe 'amverify' waits for a tape if there is none available. This may cause hanging 'amverify' processes if nobody swaps tapes for a few days. I don't think there is an option telling 'amverify' to quit if there is no tape. -- Ulrik Sandberg
