critical impact:

getdiskbyname - different header file (CrCh199)

Problem description

The required header files for the getdiskbyname function on Tru64 UNIX and HP-UX are different.

The getdiskbyname function gets the disk description using a disk name.

On Tru64 UNIX, to use this function you include the following header files:

#include <sys/disklabel.h>
#include <sys/types.h>

On HP-UX, to use this function you include the following header file:

#include <disktab.h>

Identifiers

disklabel.h

getdiskbyname

See also

• Background information on header specific issues impacts
• Background information on Input/Output (files, devices) impacts
• getdiskbyname(3)

Solution description

Modify your code.

Replace the sys/disklabel.h header file with disktab.h. Review the applicable manpages and code for more information.

See also

• getdiskbyname(3C)

Problem summary

classifications	source types	OS release	severity	type
HDR, IO	C, C++	any HP-UX 11i version	critical	changed