Linux CLI - Cron and Scheduling
You want to run a backup script every weekday at 11:45 PM. Which cron expression should you use?
You want to run a backup script every weekday at 11:45 PM. Which cron expression should you use?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify time fields
11:45 PM means hour=23, minute=45.Step 2: Identify days
Weekdays are Monday to Friday, day of week=1-5.Step 3: Match expression
Minute=45, hour=23, day of week=1-5, others are *.Final Answer:
45 23 * * 1-5 -> Option CQuick Check:
Hour 23 and minute 45 with weekdays 1-5 [OK]
Quick Trick: Hour is 24-hour format; 11 PM is 23 [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Swapping hour and minute
- Using weekend days instead of weekdays
- Using 11 instead of 23 for hour
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