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Catch Cron Daily Files That Will Be Skipped

run-parts only executes files matching its naming rules, so backup scripts with dots can be ignored.

Command

run-parts --test /etc/cron.daily

Before you run this

System impact: Read-only. Low when scoped to the shown target.

When not to use it: Do not use it to run the jobs; --test is only a dry inspection.

Expected output

A list of periodic cron scripts that pass run-parts selection rules.

System impact

Read-only. Nothing changes. run-parts prints which files it would run.

May require elevated permissions on protected paths or service-owned files.

Recovery / rollback: no state is changed.

When to use it

Use when a script in cron.daily, cron.hourly, cron.weekly, or cron.monthly does not appear to execute.

When not to use it

Do not use it to run the jobs; --test is only a dry inspection.

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