Name of server program which execute scripts

Question

I can't remember the name of the program which executes php scripts by time.

For example:

14:00 start new_cache.php
19:00 send_email.php

What is the name of this program?

Answer 1

I believe you're thinking of cron .

For help in using it, see:

• PHP - good cronjob/crontab/cron tutorial or book
• How to schedule in php