https://benzhub.github.io/en/tags/systemd/Recent content in Systemd on BenzHubHugoenSat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://benzhub.github.io/en/post/linux/026-systemd-timer-vs-cron/Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://benzhub.github.io/en/post/linux/026-systemd-timer-vs-cron/<p><strong>Systemd timers and cron are both Linux task schedulers, but they differ significantly in logging, missed-run handling, dependency management, and complexity.</strong> Cron is the traditional Unix scheduler — one line in crontab schedules a task. Systemd timers are the modern alternative built into systemd — they require two unit files but provide journald integration, <code>Persistent=true</code> for catching up on missed runs, and full service dependency control. Choose cron for simple recurring tasks; choose systemd timers when you need robust logging, recovery, or orchestration.</p>