I've got an sshexec task that never exits, and I need to solicit some opinions on the problem. The reasons behind it are well-known; if an ssh command starts a long-running in the background, then ssh doesn't know when it should exit.
>From the purist standpoint, this is expected behavior. In practice, I need a workaround. If I'm starting an application server, for example, I have succeeded if my ssh command completes and returns a successful error code, regardless of whatever may be backgrounded. The Ant manual entry on sshexec does not hint at any solutions to this behavior. Does anyone have any suggestions as to workarounds or resolutions? ***** The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, proprietary, and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all computers. 163
