time count bash script help

mad_penguin · 06-08-2010, 08:26 AM

Hi experts!

Please help me figure how should I write a bash script to time some downloads from a server using ftp connection. ( something like: "time ftp 'options' ) I need to count the time for a list of files in a loop and output the result in a file. I a little familiar with bash and I need some help on this if someone is willing to hive me some help.

Just give me some directions on this.

Thank ya all!

timmeke · 06-08-2010, 09:12 AM

- How about just calling wget (or lftp) for the transfer and examine its log for the timing?
- How about using the "here document" functionality of bash to pass FTP commands?

Code:

time ftp some_ftp_server <<EOL
  your_ftp_commands
EOL

(not tested, but should work just fine)
-You could also call the "date" command from within FTP shell, e.g.

Code:

some_ftp_command
!date >> logfile
some_other_ftp_command

"!" is used to perform system commands from within FTP.