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Monitor file size and file existence on Linux using an SSH Secure Shell Script

The following script can be used in ActiveXperts Network Monitor to check files on a remote LINUX machine:

#################################################################################
# ActiveXperts Network Monitor  - shell script checks
# © 1999-2008, ActiveXperts Software B.V.
#
# For more information about ActiveXperts Network Monitor and SSH, please
# visit the online ActiveXperts Network Monitor Shell Script Guidelines at:
#   http://www.activexperts.com/support/network-monitor/online/linux/
#################################################################################

#!/bin/sh

# Validate number of arguments
if [ $# -ne 1 ] ; then
  echo "UNCERTAIN: Invalid number arguments - Usage: file_exists "
  exit 1
fi

# Check if the specified file exists
if [ -f "$1" ] ; then
  echo "SUCCESS: File [$1] exists DATA:1"
else
  echo "ERROR: File [$1] does not exist DATA:0"
fi