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The One-Time Task Scheduling Guide To Master the "at" Command

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Linux Journal; By George Whittaker 		Mail this story
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The at command is a versatile utility that allows users to schedule a command or script to be executed at a specified time in the future. It is particularly useful for running one-time jobs, such as maintenance tasks, backups, or system updates, without requiring manual intervention. The at command reads the commands to be executed from standard input or from a file and schedules them accordingly.

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