ACeDB data update via cron/expect/tace

[ptagare at CADEV6.INTEL.COM]

Dilip Tailor writes:
 > 
 > Hello,
 > 
 > 
 > I wish to update ACeDB databases via cron jobs and not via interactive means.
 > Has anyone attempted to do this?
 > 

I use a commands file to achieve this.

My command file looks like this:

Parse /home/myfile.ace
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Then, I invoke tace this way:

tace < commandFile

This loads the data in, and saves it when upon exit.

Thanks,

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pradeep

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