cron
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cron
cron · N/A · cron · kron · crontab · scheduled tasks · Linux · automation · scheduling · opsLinuxcrontab scheduled tasks/kron/
Also known as: crontab, scheduled tasks
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
cron is a time-based job scheduler on Unix-like systems that runs commands on a recurring timetable defined in crontab entries.
Real-World Example
A nightly cron job can compress logs at 2:00 a.m. so disk space does not fill during the workday.
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