Command line loop vs. scheduler

**chrisj** · 05-08-2008, 10:11 PM

What are the pros and cons of lauching a command file (.bat file) with a scheduler vs. just having the .bat file commands be in a loop like so:

Code:

:TOP
"C:\Program Files\  /file "C:\Folder\*.txt" /
move 0 "C:\EndFile\" ""

sleep 60

GOTO TOP

Thanks.

**chrishirst** · 05-09-2008, 05:51 AM

No server admin in their right mind would let you run a batch file with a continuous loop.

**tripy** · 05-09-2008, 05:56 AM

And what about error/exception handling, ressources limitation and such?
Once you have launched your loop, how do you pause/stop it ?

Scheduler have been developped to allow you more flexibility and control over your jobs.
I don't see any valid reason to short-circuit them.

**willcode4beer** · 05-09-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrishirst

No server admin in their right mind would let you run a batch file with a continuous loop.

Yep, this is what cron jobs are for

05-08-2008, 10:11 PM	#1 (permalink) Command line loop vs. scheduler
chrisj Skilled Talker Posts: 99 Talkupation:	What are the pros and cons of lauching a command file (.bat file) with a scheduler vs. just having the .bat file commands be in a loop like so: Code: :TOP "C:\Program Files\ /file "C:\Folder\*.txt" / move 0 "C:\EndFile\" "" sleep 60 GOTO TOP Thanks.

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