How to Set up Cron Job on Linux VPS
Have you ever regularly performed some tasks in Linux, such as archiving logs, deleting temp directories and so on? Well if so, has it ever crossed your mind that is there a way to make these tasks done automatically? Yes, of course, you can use Cron Job. In this article, we will show you how to set up a Cron Job on a Linux VPS. Cron is a Linux utility that schedules commands or scripts on your server to run automatically at a specified time and date. A cron job is a scheduled task in itself. Cron jobs can be very useful for automating repetitive tasks. For example, you can set up a cron job to delete temporary files every week to save your disk space. Scripts that run as cron jobs are usually used to modify files or databases. However, it can also perform other tasks that do not change data on the server, such as sending email notifications. Cron Job Elements Most cron jobs include three components: A script that will be called or run. A command that executes the script repeatedly. Ac...