Sorry to take so long to summarize but I'm still not certain what's going on. Thanks to the following for their help; Sean Drew Ben Bullock and Richard ([EMAIL PROTECTED] I think what the problem was is that the server name had been deleted somehow on the ADSM server itself. When the daemon on the Solaris box tried to run the dsmc sched, the ADSM server would return a "Server name unknown" error and the daemon would end. As soon as I can get the ADSM folks to get their server set up to recognize this Solaris box, I think I'll be in business. Thanks a million, guys! I really appreciate your help and all the good suggestions! Bil Bill Evans, UNIX System Administrator Phone: 719.535.4194 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pager: 1-800-pagemci PIN 1438754 AIM: bievans4194 <<...OLE_Obj...>> ....the recognized global leader in ensuring clients achieve superior value in the digital economy