critical impact:

ptrace - obsolete; use ttrace (CrUn3)

Problem description

The ptrace function exists on Tru64 UNIX, but not on HP-UX. However, a replacement technology exists in ttrace.

The ptrace function traces the execution of a child process.

Identifiers

ptrace

See also

• Background information on kernel impacts
• Background information on signal specific issues impacts
• ptrace(2)

Solution description

Use ttrace to achieve similar results.

The correct way for applications to trace execution of a child process is to use ttrace. Note that ttrace might not behave exactly the same as ptrace. Review your code and applicable manpages for more information on ttrace.

See also

• ptrace(2)
• ttrace(2)

Problem summary