Running a Shell Script in Background

How to Run a Shell Script in Background?

There are times when we may have to run some shell scripts in background(i.e. backup, restore) so, that it won't disturb our other tasks.

Linux/Unix/Solaris has a beautiful option to run a "shell script in background". The option is "&"

bash# shell-script-name.sh &

"&" will run the command or shell script in background without disturbing other tasks

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