Posts tagged scrontab
Slurm-managed cronjobs
- 06 August 2024
To execute recurring batch jobs at specified dates, times, or intervals, you can use the Slurm scrontab tool. It provides a reliable alternative to the traditionally used cron utility to automate periodic tasks on Levante.
To define the recurring jobs, Slurm uses a configuration file,
so-called crontab, which is handled using the scrontab
command. The scrontab
command with the -e
option invokes an
editing session, so you can create or modify a crontab: