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Test cron jobs

How to test daily/weekly/monthly cron jobs

run-parts /etc/cron.daily -v

Backup + cron + mail

create a use with read-only rights
sudo useradd -r -s /bin/false USERNAME

create this user in db
grant select on database_name.* to 'USERNAME'@'%' identified by 'password';