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CronJob

A CronJob creates Kubernetes Jobs on a repeating schedule. Use it for recurring tasks such as backups or reports.

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Since
Kubernetes v1.21

Syntax

apiVersion: batch/v1
kind: CronJob
metadata:
  name: <name>
spec:
  schedule: <cron-expression>
  jobTemplate: <JobSpec>

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  • Job
  • Pod
  • CronJobSpec
  • JobTemplateSpec
  • CronJobStatus

Source: CronJob | Kubernetes. Checked 2026-11-03.