How to Convert a Run Control Script to an SMF Service

This procedure shows how to replace a run control script with an SMF service manifest so that the run control service can be managed by SMF. To convert a run control script, use the rc-script name with the -s option of the svcbundle command. See the svcbundle (1M) man page for more information or enter svcbundle help rc-script.

1. Determine the service model.

   By default, svcbundle creates a transient service. Determine whether this run control script starts any long running daemon and is a contract service. See Service Models and the svc.startd (1M) man page for information about service models.

2. Create an initial manifest.

   In this example, the service name is ex_con and is a contract service that runs at level 2.

   $ svcbundle -o /tmp/ex_con.xml -s service-name=ex_con
         -s rc-script=/etc/init.d/ex_con:2 -s model=contract

3. Make any necessary changes to the manifest.

   Verify that the content of the /tmp/ex_con.xml manifest is what you need. Add comments as needed.

4. Copy the manifest to the standard directory.

   $ cp /tmp/ex_con.xml /lib/svc/manifest/site/ex_con.xml

5. Stop the existing service.

   $ /etc/init.d/ex_con stop

6. Disable the run control script.

   Remove any links to the run control script from the appropriate rcn.d directories.

7. Import the manifest and start the service.

   $ svcadm restart manifest-import

8. List the new service.

   Verify that the new service exists and is in the expected state.

   $ svcs ex-con