Creating run shell script tasks#

Shell script tasks are used to execute a sequence of commands.

  1. On the Deployment plan detail page, click Create Task.

    If you want to insert a task at a specific position in the plan, select a task before using the Create Task. The new task is inserted above the selected task.

  2. On the Create task dialog box, in the Type list, select Run a Shell Script Task.

  3. In the Name field, enter a name for the task.

  4. In the Description field, enter or paste a description.

    You might enter a note, a reminder, or other instructions in the field.

  5. In the Shell Script field, enter or paste the shell script code. An example shell script code is the following:

    ```

     echo "Hello World"
     sleep 2
     "Do some stuff..."
     sleep 2
     echo "Task finished"
    

    ```

  6. Click Save.

    The task is inserted into the deployment plan.

Parent topic: Tasks