Originally posted by: chpadmin

Hello,
I want to write a script for operator to run backup regularly. Is there a way the operators can run a rsh(in the script) as a root to do ios backup for a vio server? Thanks.

Originally posted by: unixgrl

First suggestion:
Use cron to schedule this regularly so you won't need an operator.

Otherwise:
Google for "dshvio". If you setup ssh keys from any server to the padmin account of your VIOS you can use this script to perform any action.

If you only want to give the ability to run backups, you can also search for some VIOS backup scripts written by others. Put these on your VIOS, create ssh keys to padmin and make your script ssh to the VIOS and execute the backup script.

rsh would work similarly except you'd use .rhosts file instead of keys. Most companies aren't allowing rsh anymore.

Originally posted by: chpadmin

Thank You for your respose. I will try it.

Originally posted by: styerd

Did the "dshvio" command go away from v7? I'm using "viosvrcmd".