Cron-Wrap for Linux

Cron-Wrap is a handy script designed just for sysadmins like you! It acts as a wrapper for your cron jobs, making your life easier. So what does that mean? Well, let’s break it down with a simple example.

Understanding Cron Jobs

Imagine you have a cron job that runs every minute. One big issue you might face is overlap. This happens when another instance of the job starts before the first one has finished. Yikes! Luckily, Cron-Wrap solves this problem for you.

Avoiding Overlaps

With Cron-Wrap, you can easily prevent overlaps, ensuring that only one instance of your job runs at a time. Plus, if things go wrong occasionally (like scripts failing), it can be hard to keep track. But no worries!

Keeping Track of Failures

The cool thing about Cron-Wrap is that it lets you know when your script fails multiple times in a row—let’s say five times—without bothering you every single time something goes wrong. You’ll only get notified when it really matters.

Logging Output and Errors

If there are failures, the script will still log them so you can check back later and see if they’re happening more often than usual. Just turn on the syslog option in your settings to keep track!

A Tool Worth Having

This script might not be everyone's cup of tea, but for many sysadmins out there, it saves tons of time and keeps those pesky emails from piling up in your inbox.

Documentation and Resources

If you're looking for detailed info on how to use Cron-Wrap, check out the full documentation available in the man page or right here: Download Cron-Wrap!