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Cron Job

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定时任务

Cron Job · N/A · 定时任务 · kron job · scheduled task · crontab · Linux · automation · scheduling · adminLinuxscheduled task crontab

/kron job/

Also known as: scheduled task, crontab

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A cron job is a command scheduled to run automatically at set times on Linux/Unix — backups, cleanups, or reports.

Real-World Example

A crontab entry can run a backup script every night at 2:00 a.m.

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