How to setup cron jobs to automate regular tasks on Linux
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Cron is a time-based job that runs in the background at specific intervals or designated times. It allows you to run tasks and scripts automatically, making cron useful for automating maintenance-related tasks. Therefore, it is a very popular server administration tool.
Cron is present in all Linux distributions. However, if it is not installed, you can install it using apt: