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Slurm-managed cronjobs

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:

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