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Running background job continuously in linux

Can anyone suggest how can i run a job in Linux continuously in background?

Task of this job would be review some of the user accounts and see if they are active or not.

Thanks, Tapan

Solution

  • CRONTAB!!

    Use the format * * * * * command

    Here is a helpful resource: Newbie: Intro to Cron