I'm just wondering if there is a way to execute an ASP.NET/VB script at a specific time/date each day? I hear the word CRON thrown around alot but it's my understanding that CRON is for UNIX based servers. Is there something similar for Windows IIS?
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CRON is UNIX based keyword that handles all the schedule tasks you wanted to run at specific schedule.
in windows, you can either create your own windows service, that will always run and perform your task at specific intervals... or you can use the Windows Scheduled Task as mentioned in above post. this will be similar tool as you have CRON for UNIX OS.
there are some enterprise scheduling tools also available, if you need some information, search google.
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by: MikeHolcombPosted on 2009-10-22 at 08:20:49ID: 25635240
In Windows, I would suggest creating a Scheduled Task to run your script.
You can access the Scheduled Task Wizard (on most Windows Systems) from Start --> Settings --> Control Panel --> Scheduled Tasks. You can use the Advanced Properties to configure scripts to run even every few minutes.
Hope this helps...
Mike