# exec # # Shell builtin command # It can start a new process to replace the shell, without a new process creation. # It can make redirections take effect in the current shell # Redirect the output of an entire shell script within the script itself # Only stdout: exec > foo.log # Redirect the output of an entire shell script within the script itself # Stdout and stderr: exec > foo.log 2>&1 # Copy output to a log file exec > >(tee -ia foo.log) exec 2> >(tee -ia foo.log >&2)