Windows Port schedule backup notification script

[javajockey]

Hello all,

I'm on a team responsible for backing up 3000 desktop and laptop computers.
I have emails sent out everyday for our customers backup status. Now I'm told that I need to have a "pop up" window notify users when their scheduled backup has completed. I'm trying to use the option in the dsm.opt file
"POSTNSCHEDULECMD" This does run the script, however it's ran in the background as a hidden task. I can bring up the "task manager" and see the process running. Could this be because the TSM scheduler service runs as the SYSTEM account? Has anyone performed a task like this?

 

[toxy13]

You can use TSM Operational Reporting for sending email to your customers backup status!

 

[Efim]

Hi,
Just 2 ideas:
- try to use DOS command start /max command.
- try to use DOS command net sent
Efim

 

[javajockey]

Thanks for the advice, The process runs in the background therefor, it does not even have a windows to maximize. I'm trying to call an external program that a consultant wrote for us. The process starts, but not window is displayed since the program runs as a background task.

 

[javajockey]

Well,

I think I figured out a solution. Have the service "interact with the desktop".
It's a windows setting in the management console under services.

 

[Efim]

I can't test it now, but in description i found that:
/max[imized] Run the new program maximized (in the foreground).
/r[estored] Run the new program restored (in the foreground).
Efim

 

[adwardzen]

You can use TSM Operational Reporting for sending email to your customers backup status!

I think, this suggestion will woks fine to you.....


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