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Automatically run script every 24 hours

Posted 31 Oct 2002 13:04:36
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31 Oct 2002 13:04:36 David Behan posted:
Is there a way of having the server automatically running a script on a database to check whether or not to bill a customer and if so, send them an invoice via e-mail. I want the script to run around 3am when the server is quiet and won't slow down anyone accessing at that time.

I thought I saw something like this before, so can anyone help me with this??

Cheeurs,


Dave

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Replied 31 Oct 2002 13:24:00
31 Oct 2002 13:24:00 Owen Eastwick replied:
Yes, take a look at this article: www.4guysfromrolla.com/webtech/101399-1.shtml

Another method if you have a permanent internet connection, like ADSL, is to create an ASP page in your site that executes the code you want. Then set up task schedular on a local PC which can be permantly left on that opens the browser at that page at the specified time each night.

Regards

Owen.

Multiple Parameter UD4 / Access 2000 Database Search Tutorial:
www.tdsf.co.uk/tdsfdemo
Replied 01 Nov 2002 18:39:04
01 Nov 2002 18:39:04 Brent Colflesh replied:
Dear Dave,
If your server is UNIX based - you can use cron to do almost anything - check the man page.

Regards,
Brent

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