UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

How would i run /usr/local/sbin/copyfile.sh at 8 p.m today.

What should i write in crontab -e ?

Is it a one-time run? Then use at instead:

Code:

echo "/usr/local/sbin/copyfile.sh" | at 20:00

I have unfortunately set it at wrong time how would i remove it .Please help its urgent?

Use atrm. When queuing the job you should've gotten an output like

Code:

job <xx> at <date>

Use that job number, eg

Code:

atrm 42

Also, in case you haven't been aware of it: there exists a fine utility on all Unices called man. Using this, with the name of a command as the first parameter will yield a description of the possible invocations, and what they mean, eg for at. It's a wonderful and indispensable tool for anyone working with UNIX professionally, especially when used together with "common sense".

Hello,

something like:

56 21 * * 1-5 /home/ba_scripts/cp_statis123

In your case:

00 08 * * 1-5 /usr/local/sbin/copyfile.sh

Will run the script on day 1 to 5 at 08:00 o'clock.

Regards