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how to find a least busy host given a hardcoded host list?

Hi,

I got a bunch of machines (~10) that I share with my co-workers. I have appropriate .ssh file(s) set up so I don't get prompt for password when I try to ssh.

Currently I ssh into these hosts and then do a top to check the load before I start using the machine. Because I don't want to be on a busy host..

Can someone show me how to write a script that find a least-busy host given a list of hosts to check? (hardcoded is fine)

Please help...

Many thanks!

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Originally Posted by justnil (Post 4125053)

Hi,
I got a bunch of machines (~10) that I share with my co-workers. I have appropriate .ssh file(s) set up so I don't get prompt for password when I try to ssh.
Currently I ssh into these hosts and then do a top to check the load before I start using the machine. Because I don't want to be on a busy host..
Can someone show me how to write a script that find a least-busy host given a list of hosts to check? (hardcoded is fine)

We can help....post what you've written so far, and where you're getting stuck.

Otherwise, you can take a look at one of the thousands of bash scripting tutorials you can find via Google, and start there.