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Old 06-01-2015, 02:46 AM   #1
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Python Script to detect OS and update name server and options in resolve.conf on mult


I am trying to code a python script that does:- Using root account logs into multiple servers provided in a list. Check the OS type e.g. Linux, Solaris, HP-UX and Windows. Depending on the OS type it updates the name servers and options in /etc/resolv.conf. The update is done from a list that is also provided.

Any help is much appreciated.
 
Old 06-01-2015, 03:31 AM   #2
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and how do you imagine this help? What do you expect now?
 
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Old 06-01-2015, 08:36 AM   #3
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Sounds like a good challenge ... what have you done and where are you stuck?
 
Old 06-06-2015, 03:43 PM   #4
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Thanks for your questions...no help from that. The answer to a question is not a question but guidance in the form of an answer.

I got things moving on and i should be fine. I have been reading books and researching on the web a lot though i am no where near to finishing it but am moving ahead gradually.
 
Old 06-07-2015, 04:50 AM   #5
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The answer to a question is not a question but guidance in the form of an answer.
I beg to differ. our questions are guidance in the form of show us what you have tried as opposed to tell me the answer which is what you presented initially.

Without any examples or effort on your behalf you will find little that we can do for you as no one here will tell you the answer.
 
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Old 06-07-2015, 05:03 AM   #6
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I am trying to code a python script that does:- Using root account logs into multiple servers provided in a list. Check the OS type e.g. Linux, Solaris, HP-UX and Windows. Depending on the OS type it updates the name servers and options in /etc/resolv.conf. The update is done from a list that is also provided.

Any help is much appreciated.
Won't always work... It depends on the individual system.

If they are using DHCP, any changes made will be wiped out on next boot...

In the case of Linux, it depends on the distribution - RH/Fedora/CentOS/SL uses /etc/ifcfg-<ifname> files to initialize /etc/resolv.conf, and things may change depending on DHCP, number of interfaces... and it will again wipe out any changes you make.
 
Old 06-07-2015, 02:36 PM   #7
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jpollard the situation you present is not what i have so that part which you correctly shared is not my case.

The team in the past has been very helpful.

I am good on my own as i have done alot myself and can proceed.

How can i close this thread.
 
Old 06-07-2015, 07:59 PM   #8
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jpollard the situation you present is not what i have so that part which you correctly shared is not my case.

The team in the past has been very helpful.

I am good on my own as i have done alot myself and can proceed.

How can i close this thread.
You can post the solution you say you came up with, and mark the thread solved.
 
  


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