scripts and $ parameters

[Bukira]

Hi Guys

Im trying to create a script where I can use the Casper $4 - $11 parameters.

Ive created a script that works locally and i want to substitute one of the parameters with $4 so that i can then add that parameter in Casper Remote when i use the script.

Ive add the script to Casper Admin and then in Casper Admin given $4 parameter a name.

I then go into Casper Remote, select the script and put my value in the named parameter, what else do i need to do to get the script to work? In the script do i just substitute my value for $4, or do i need to add some other code to take that value from Casper?

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[#2]

When Casper executes your script, it will call it like this:

./yourscript [param1] [param2] [param3] [your-param4] [your- param5] ... [your-param11]

You can just use $4 in your script to access the value you placed there in the policy. You may need to put the value in the policy in quotes -- try it both ways. Also, a good script should make sure it has a value if it needs one, just in case the person who set up the policy forgot to provide it.

A great script for seeing what happens when you populate parameters is the BashExample.sh test script that you may've installed with Casper. I have attached the file for you.

Cheers,
Clinton