Changes between Version 31 and Version 32 of HowTo/WriteInstallScript

Timestamp:

06/09/16 13:54:45 (8 years ago)

Author:

Vic Thomas

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HowTo/WriteInstallScript

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     * fix any errors, upload your script and retest it. 
 
+=== 3.1 Debugging tips (InstaGENI only) ===
+   * A log of the execution of your script is written to {{{/var/emulab/logs/runlog}}}.  It often has information that can help you determine why your script failed.
+   * Execute scrips are run by an account called "geniuser".  This user may not have access to your home directory.  You can have the script run as you by setting the execute element in the Spec to:
+       {{{ <execute shell="sh" command="sudo su youruser -c 'my-script.sh arg'"/> }}}
+
 = 4. Modify your RSpec =
 Now that you have a script that you believe works it is time to add the script so that it is executed at the creation time of your slice.