Linux Cron Jobs
Schedule recurring tasks with crontab and sane logging.
- linux cron
- crontab
- schedule task
- cron log
- cron every 5
Linux Cron Jobs
Schedule recurring tasks with crontab and sane logging.
Commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
crontab -e | Edit your schedule |
crontab -l | List current jobs |
daily 2 AM with logs | Cron line with output redirect |
every 5 minutes | Slash-step schedule |
systemctl status cron | Is the daemon running? |
Example
0 2 * * * /opt/backup.sh >>/var/log/backup.log 2>&1FAQ
My cron job never runs - checklist?
Daemon running, absolute paths, env vars set inside crontab, and output redirected to a log you read.
Cron vs systemd timers?
Cron for simple schedules; timers add logging and dependencies for critical jobs.
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My cron job never runs - checklist?
Daemon running, absolute paths, env vars set inside crontab, and output redirected to a log you read.
Cron vs systemd timers?
Cron for simple schedules; timers add logging and dependencies for critical jobs.
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