Can systemd timers take place of cron?

[thom-nic]

We utilize systemd timers instead of installing cron. On Debian-based distros, the systemd-cron package provides cron script compatibility if needed. We do not even use that, we just define timer and service unit files for periodic tasks.

In either case, should the cron rules allow either systemd or systemd-cron to satisfy these?

[Mab879]

We usually leave that up to various standards (STIG and CIS mainly) if timers are allow are not. Currently the STIG is a bit more strict on requiring cron.

[thom-nic]

Got it. Thanks very much for the response!