variable in script and "su" command 1

[ogniemi]

I have a ksh script which is run as root user.

In variables section there is set a host dependent variable
DBCHANGE

This DBCHANGE is used for doing some simple modification in database.

This script is implemented on serveral hosts - on each one DBCHANGE is differnet one.


Question:

how to put this variable (from root env) to the following command executed in the script:

su - dbadmin -c 'db2sciprt $DBCHANGE'

to have it recognized in dbadmin env. I need to run "su -" to get full dbadmin env.

Is it necessary to put this variable to dbadmin env (to profile)???


thx in advance for a tip,
rm.

 

[PHV]

su - dbadmin -c [highlight]"[/highlight]db2sciprt $DBCHANGE[highlight]"[/highlight]

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[ogniemi]

thx PHV!

it couldn't be simpler!

how to understand the difference in putting the command in '' and "" in my example?

 

[ogniemi]

you helpded me so I am giving you a star.

 

[PHV]

how to understand the difference in putting the command in '' and ""
In your ksh man page pay attention to Quoting and parameter substitution.


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