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:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of
Nick Laflamme
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:20 AM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
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


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