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This means that you can e.g. download some data every day. | This means that you can e.g. download some data every day. | ||
To start an edit | To start an edit use '''crontab -l''' , the info on how that file should look can be found by using '''man 5 crontab'''. | ||
Be aware of the following : | Be aware of the following : | ||
The scripts will run on the login node, so do not use a lot of resources | The scripts will run on the login node, so do not use a lot of resources. | ||
The crontab entry will be wiped upon reboot | The crontab entry will be wiped upon reboot ! | ||
Latest revision as of 14:24, 20 October 2020
Using crontab
With crontab you can run jobs on a fixed time schedule.
This means that you can e.g. download some data every day.
To start an edit use crontab -l , the info on how that file should look can be found by using man 5 crontab.
Be aware of the following :
The scripts will run on the login node, so do not use a lot of resources. The crontab entry will be wiped upon reboot !