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Systemperformance job, and is not essential to the use of Sugar. The backup files are placedin cache/backups with time-stamped filenames.Update Tracker Session Tables. This job sets the status of timed-out sessions.Configuring Settings for Scheduler JobsFor UNIX and Linux systems, you will need to add a new cronjob to your Crontab.For Microsoft Windows, you can use the Task Scheduler.Unix and Linux SystemsTo add a new cronjob to your crontab1. At the command prompt, type crontab -e.2. Enter the following line to your crontab:* * * * * cd /path/to/sugar/crm; php -f cron.php >/dev/null 2>&13. Ensure that the /path/to/ is correct for your instance.4. Save your changes and close.If you encounter problems, do the following:1. Determine who the Apache server runs as.In a properly configured virtual host environment provided by your host, Apachewill run as your Login user ID for files in your virtual directory. If you are unsure,contact the Customer Service department for your host.a. Search for a file named httpd.conf. Typically, this file is located in the /etcfolder. It will vary with the distribution.b. Open the file using a text editor and locate a line that starts with “User”. Theword(s) that follow it directly is the name of the User that Apache will run ason your system.2. Determine the capabilities of your PHP installation.The Sugar Scheduler is designed to work with PHP and its extensions; specificallythe database connector, the IMAP libraries, and the cURL libraries.Ensure that the PHP binary (php-cli or just php) is available and has those librariesavailable.Search for the PHP binary as follows:a. Type which php. On most correctly configured PHP installations, you willfind the binary in /usr/bin or /usr/local/bin. If so, move on to Step 3.Orb. Type find / -name php. Typically, this command will return a long list.Parse through the list to find an executable file named php.c. If you cannot find the PHP binary, scroll down to the Troubleshooting Tips atthe end of this section and read item No. 2.3. Create a cronjob for the Apache usera. Type crontab -e -u [the Apache user].Sugar Community Edition Installation and Administration Guide31