batch command is used to read commands from standard input or a specified file and execute them when system load levels permit i.e. when the load average drops below 1.5.
Syntax:
batch
It is important to note that batch does not accepts any parameters.
Other Similar Commands:
- atq: Used to display the queue of pending jobs(this is because at and batch both uses the same job queue).
- atrm: Used to remove the specified job from job queue.
Example:
- Working with the batch command.
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- Executing some commands using batch.
- See the average load is lower than 1.5 that’s why the job queue is empty and command executed instantly.
- Use ctrl +d when done giving commands to batch.
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