The /etc/rc scripts are good. That is the newer, more confirming way.
/etc/rc.local is a deprecated way, but then /etc/rc.local has to be called from
/etc/inittab.
BV
--- John Dunn <JDunn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
What is the best way to start a application when the server boots up?
Should I use inittab or is some other method recommended?
AIX version is 5.3
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