Re: RPM that modifies /etc/sysctl.conf

[Tim Mooney <mooney dogbert cc ndsu NoDak edu>]

In regard to: Re: RPM that modifies /etc/sysctl.conf, Nathanael D. Noblet...:

> On Thu, 2006-02-02 at 08:26 -0800, Joe Van Dyk wrote:
> > Are there any guides or tutorials out there for how to correctly add
> > init scripts and services to a redhat box?
>
> I think the simple way is to place your script in /etc/init.d/scriptname
> and then call "chkconfig --add scriptname" which will add it, then use
> chkconfig for turning it on/off at various runlevels.

Yes, if your initscript has the appropriate syntax at the top.

I can think of a lot of reasons to bash Red Hat, but their system for
managing start/stop scripts, and really all of their "add a file in this
directory" config setup is the best and most sysadmin-friendly (and in
many cases, packaging-friendly) configuration of any UNIX or Linux vendor
I've seen.  They've taken an area where AIX (of all things) had the best
tools, and done it better and in a more open manner.

So, here's a little applause for a job well done on their part!

Tim
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