Post boot script

Guest

@jimp - I have a need for a 'post-boot' script that gets run last, even after the beep!

I have modified the pfsense-rc script to call my 'post-boot' script, at present all my 'post-boot' script does is trigger pfblockerNG update, it appears to work fine. Is there any reason why I should not do this?

PiBa

Would shellcmd package be of use to run your command? Or it aint firing at the right moment?

On the other hand, why would you use such a thing? Doesnt pfBlocker automatically update when its scheduled to do so.?

Guest

@PiBa:

Would shellcmd package be of use to run your command? Or it aint firing at the right moment?

Correct, fires too early, and I don't wan't to use sleeps or loops in the called script to slow it down.

@PiBa:

On the other hand, why would you use such a thing? Doesnt pfBlocker automatically update when its scheduled to do so.?

Yes it does, and that's not a problem, the problem is on reboot.

Gertjan

Have a look what the cron-package can do for you.
cron has a @reboot command that will execute programs at boot. Throwing in an extra "sleep 60" to delay 60 seconds more before running your program or script.

Guest

@Gertjan:

Have a look what the cron-package can do for you.
cron has a @reboot command that will execute programs at boot. Throwing in an extra "sleep 60" to delay 60 seconds more before running your program or script.

I'll take a look. I think my current solution is more elegant though. 8)

Gertjan

I agree.
But this :
@marjohn56:

I have modified the pfsense-rc script to call my 'post-boot' script, …..

isn't known as elegant ;) an upgrade will blow you out of the water.

Guest

@Gertjan:

Have a look what the cron-package can do for you.
cron has a @reboot command that will execute programs at boot. Throwing in an extra "sleep 60" to delay 60 seconds more before running your program or script.

I cannot see anything about @boot in the cron 'Add a cron schedule' page, what am I missing?

Guest

@Gertjan:

I agree.
But this :
@marjohn56:

I have modified the pfsense-rc script to call my 'post-boot' script, …..

isn't known as elegant ;) an upgrade will blow you out of the water.

It's a patch I've written, it's set to patch automatically on updates.

Gertjan

@marjohn56:

It's a patch I've written, it's set to patch automatically on updates.
Patch ID: 74b2369

Nice ! THE proper way to go.

cron : I looked at "freebsd man cron" ….
edit : Installed this cron package. You're right. The GUI wrapper doesn't permit commands like "@boot". Sorry, useless idea.

PiBa

@marjohn56:

the problem is on reboot.

What problem?

Guest

@PiBa:

@marjohn56:

the problem is on reboot.

What problem?

No pfBlocker rules are loaded. I have to do a force update. My patch and script means I do not have to anymore, it's done automatically.