What is Build Periodically in Jenkins

How can you Schedule Jobs in Jenkins?

By using “Build Periodically” Feature you can schedule your Job in Jenkins.

What is the purpose of Build Periodically in Jenkins?

Build Periodically helps us in scheduling thr build intervals of job. After setting a cron expression, job will get automatically executed at the defined interval through the cron expression or syntax.

Is there any other method to get Job scheduled?

Yes, you can also use “Poll SCM” feature as Build Perioddically. where you can schedule your jobs.

Can we disable Build Periodically feature?

Yes, you disable scheduled Jobs using by unchecking Build Periodically Option from the build triggers Menu.

What if there is no Cron expression or syntax is defined in schedule defining tray? Will it run?

No, If there is no Cron syntax is defined in schedule tray, then the build or particular job will never run.

Can we get to know next build time and last or recent build time in Jenkins, when Build Periodically is on?

Yes, you can be able to know the time of next build as well as the last recent build time by going through “Build History” option and also by going to schedule tray where the time of next build will be mentioned it’s below.

What Is Build Periodically In Jenkins?

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