I need a script that does the following

[EntilzaSte]

Hi,

I need a unix script that will test if a file mount is active BEFORE it begins copying files... I know the basic layout of what I want so heres my psuedocode....

(nb I only use touch as I know what it does. If theres a better way......)

if (touch /MOUNTED_DRIVE/FILENAME = Success) then
cp file /MOUNTED_DRIVE/.
else
echo "It failed contact IT"
endif


Many thanks

 

[KarveR]

possibly easier to put a file on the mounted system somewhere you know, and then from your script

if [ ! -f /path/to/mounted/system/filename ] ; then
Echo Filesystem ?? not mounted, please mount before file copying|mail -s"Filesystem not mounted" it@yourplace.com
else
cp files /where/you/want/em
fi ______________________________________________________________________
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[greadey]

You could always grep /etc/mtab and see if your drive is mounted that way.

 

[EntilzaSte]

KarveR, Many thanks it works a treat now...

Best wishes