Frequent Question: How Do I Run a Unix Shell Script in the Background?
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you can just switch screen and run your script on that 2nd screen. When script started on 2nd, switch back to 1st and do whatever you want. 2nd screen will be in the background as extra “terminal window”.

How do I run a Unix script in the background?

5 Ways to Execute UNIX / Linux Commands (and Shell Scripts) in Background

  1. Execute a command in the background using & …
  2. Execute a command in the background using nohup. …
  3. Execute a command using screen command. …
  4. Executing a command as a batch job using at. …
  5. Execute a command continuously using watch.

How do I keep a shell script running in the background?

How to Start a Linux Process or Command in Background. If a process is already in execution, such as the tar command example below, simply press Ctrl+Z to stop it then enter the command bg to continue with its execution in the background as a job.

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