How to Spool Commands and Outputs with Siebel SRVRMGR Utility in a Few Simple Steps
How to Use Siebel SRVRMGR Utility to Spool Commands and Outputs
If you are working with Siebel CRM, you may need to use the Siebel Server Manager (SRVRMGR) utility to perform various tasks, such as starting and stopping servers, components, and tasks, monitoring server status and performance, configuring server parameters, and so on. The SRVRMGR utility is a command-line tool that allows you to interact with the Siebel Server using commands and scripts.
Siebel SRVRMGR Utility – Spool [HOWTO]
One of the useful features of the SRVRMGR utility is the ability to spool commands and outputs. Spooling means saving the commands that you enter and the outputs that you receive to a file. This can help you keep a record of your actions, troubleshoot issues, automate tasks, and share information with others.
In this article, we will show you how to use the Siebel SRVRMGR utility to spool commands and outputs. We will also explain the benefits of spooling and some tips and tricks for spooling effectively.
What is Spooling and Why is it Useful?
Spooling is a term that comes from the acronym SPOOL, which stands for Simultaneous Peripheral Operations On-Line. It refers to the process of transferring data between different devices or programs without direct interaction. For example, when you print a document, the data is spooled from your computer to the printer's memory, where it is stored until the printer is ready to print it.
In the context of the Siebel SRVRMGR utility, spooling means saving the commands that you enter and the outputs that you receive to a file. You can spool either interactively or non-interactively. Interactive spooling means that you start and stop spooling manually while using the SRVRMGR utility. Non-interactive spooling means that you use a script file that contains the commands that you want to execute and spool.
Spooling can be useful for several reasons:
It can help you keep a record of your actions and outputs for future reference or documentation.
It can help you troubleshoot issues by capturing the error messages or logs that are generated by the SRVRMGR utility.
It can help you automate tasks by creating scripts that contain the commands that you want to execute and spool.
It can help you share information with others by sending them the spool files or attaching them to reports or tickets.
Spooling can also improve the performance and efficiency of the SRVRMGR utility by reducing the amount of data that is displayed on the screen or stored in memory.
How to Spool Interactively with Siebel SRVRMGR Utility?
To spool interactively with the Siebel SRVRMGR utility, you need to use the SPOOL command. The SPOOL command has the following syntax:
SPOOL [filename] [APPENDREPLACE]
The filename parameter specifies the name and location of the file where you want to save the commands and outputs. If you do not specify a filename, the default file name is srvrmgr.log and it is saved in the current directory.
The APPEND or REPLACE parameter specifies whether you want to append the commands and outputs to an existing file or replace the file with a new one. If you do not specify either parameter, the default behavior is to append.
To start spooling, you need to enter the SPOOL command with the filename and optionally the APPEND or REPLACE parameter. For example:
SPOOL C:\Temp\spool.log REPLACE
This command will start spooling to the file C:\Temp\spool.log and replace any existing content in that file.
To stop spooling, you need to enter the SPOOL OFF command. For example:
SPOOL OFF
This command will stop spooling and close the spool file.
How to Spool Non-Interactively with Siebel SRVRMGR Utility?
To spool non-interactively with the Siebel SRVRMGR utility, you need to use a script file that contains the commands that you want to execute and spool. A script file is a text file that has a .sbs extension and follows a specific format. The format of a script file is as follows:
SET ECHO ON
SPOOL [filename] [APPENDREPLACE]
[commands]
SPOOL OFF
EXIT
The SET ECHO ON command enables the echo mode, which means that the commands and outputs are displayed on the screen as well as spooled to the file.
The SPOOL command has the same syntax and function as in interactive mode.
The commands section contains the commands that you want to execute and spool. You can enter any valid SRVRMGR command in this section, such as LIST SERVERS, START TASK, etc.