Initially, "libraying" text is inserted on all scripts executed on the
computer, allowing administrators to discern at a glance every script that has
been executed. Furthermore, administrators can easily ascertain the results of
all automatically run programs (such as overnight batch jobs) by looking in a common
location rather than all over the computer. All scripts installed on a computer
system are required to have the ability to generate uniform output. This output
includes the script name, the time it was run, the user name and the script execution
results. When a script is executed, it will write this detailed output into a predefined
directory. There, a file is generated which lists all the parameters associated
with the script execution. The parameters are then available for future review
by administrators. Additionally, an executed script writes a summary output to
a common file. This file provides a single point of reference and further provides
a summary description for all activities.
