This is the code I have in a bash script that runs as a cronjob. The cronjob run as root.
/usr/sbin/sendmail myemail@email.com<<EOF
subject:Backup Error!
from:backup@server01
$error
EOF
There is code after this and the email I get is as follows:
From the root user on the machine.
and the message includes:
subject:Backup Error!
from:backup@server01
$error
EOF
More code...
that is in the script
all the way to the end...
I have tried other variations, this is the closest I've got. I tried this in a regular script and it worked properly. Whats going on, and how can I send this email, specifying the subject and form sender?
Best Answer
The previous answers have already mentioned:
Additional fixes:
-i
command line option to stop special treatment for lines starting with dot--
to separate command line options from addresses of recipients (good style recomendation)Corrected script: