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Crontab not working or shell scripts wrong setup?

Posted November 11, 2013 3.5k views
Hello! I tried to setup a cronjob with crontab to run a shell script every 10 minute. But it´s not working. The Shell Script file: " #!/bin/bash # Remove Files rm -f /var/log/messages " The Crontab -E Config file: " */10 * * * * /vpndel/script "¨ But when i check the log file the text is still there after 10 minutes have gone? What could be wrong?
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kamaln7 November 13, 2013
Are its permissions set properly? Try running chmod +x /vpndel/script.
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pablo November 13, 2013
Perhaps these might be helpful:

1.) How To Write a Simple Shell Script on a VPS;

2.) How To Write a Simple Shell Script on a VPS (Part 2);

3.) How To Write a Simple Shell Script on a VPS (Part 3);

4.) How To Use a Simple Bash Script To Restart Server Programs.
How To Write a Simple Shell Script on a VPS
by Henrique Pinheiro
This tutorial is aimed at teaching you how to write shell scripts for the most variety of purposes. Shell scripts can be used to run multiple commands, a single command with difficult and extensive arguments, or more user friendly interfaces for distributing your work.
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