Post boot script
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@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?
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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.?
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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.
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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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?
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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.
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@marjohn56:
It's a patch I've written, it's set to patch automatically on updates.
Patch ID: 74b2369Nice ! 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.
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@marjohn56:
the problem is on reboot.
What problem?
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@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.
