Cron Job Monitoring

Comprehensive Cron & Scheduled Task Monitoring

Monitor backups, ETL pipelines, report generators, and any scheduled task. Detect late or missing runs, track duration trends, and get instant, actionable alerts.

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Advanced Cron Monitoring for Optimal Reliability

Stay ahead of data gaps and missed deadlines. Verify every run, measure performance, and prove SLAs with Dotcom-Monitor’s reliable alerting and dashboards.

Monitor Anything That Can Send a Heartbeat

Monitor everything that matters

Collect heartbeats from user activity, system events, queue messages, IoT and edge devices, or any automated process that can reach the internet. Each heartbeat becomes a datapoint you can trend, analyze, and alert on — giving you complete visibility into the operational rhythm of your systems.

Get notified on time

Aggregate key metrics and track their behavior over time. Keep a constant pulse on the health of your business with daily reports and instant alerts when something goes wrong. Whether it’s a failed batch job, a delayed data sync, or a disconnected device, Dotcom-Monitor ensures you’re the first to know.

Late & missing run detection

Alert when a job fails to report within its expected window or exceeds max duration.

Duration tracking & trends

Visualize execution time to catch regressions and capacity issues early.

Flexible schedules

Cron expressions, fixed windows (e.g., once every 24h), or specific daily times.

Multi-channel notifications

Email, SMS, phone, Slack, Teams, PagerDuty, webhooks, and more with escalations.

Rich payloads via Custom Collectors

Send status, duration, and KPIs with a simple JSON POST for deeper insights.

Unified platform

Leverage the same dashboards and teams you already use for website and API monitoring.

Flexible Name/Value Pair Metrics

Dotcom-Monitor Cron Job Monitoring accepts multiple name/value pairs from each job run. For a single cron job, send metrics such as duration, output size, records processed, or any custom measurement. Every value is stored and charted.

Set per-metric thresholds to alert on failures or anomalies. For example, if your script detects a failure, send 0 for a status metric to trigger an immediate alert. You can also alert when duration exceeds limits or when counts fall below expectations.

				
					curl -X POST https://dm.example/collectors/custom/abcd   -H 'Content-Type: application/json'   -d '{
    "Sample Task UID 1": 2343.44,
    "Sample Task UID 2": 8292
  }'

This example sends multiple metrics in one POST. Each key can carry its own threshold and alerting rules.

5 Practical Use Cases

Database backups

Schedule daily backups and verify completion and size. Alert when a run is missed or exceeds a safe duration.

ETL/data pipelines

Monitor imports/exports and transformations. Track duration and records processed; alert on slowdowns or failures.

Internet connectivity checks

Run a small script that sends a heartbeat when online. Missing heartbeats indicate connectivity issues and trigger alerts.

Report & invoice generation

Ensure scheduled reports and billing jobs complete on time; alert if a run is skipped or output is empty.

Security/compliance scans

Confirm scans run on cadence and return expected results; alert on failures or unusual duration spikes.

Works on Any Platform

Dotcom-Monitor Cron Job Monitoring is platform-agnostic. Whether you run Windows, Linux, macOS, Docker, or IoT devices, it works anywhere that can reach the internet.

If a system or device can send an HTTP POST request, it can integrate with Cron Job Monitoring — ideal for servers, containers, microservices, smart devices, and edge environments.

Set Up in 3 Minutes — Start Sending Heartbeats

Define your schedule, add a single HTTP POST at the end of your job, and start receiving real-time alerts for missed or late runs — no agents required, works on any platform.

Get answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Cron Job Monitoring and How Does It Work?

Cron Job Monitoring tracks your scheduled tasks by receiving heartbeats, which are simple HTTP requests sent when a job completes. You define the expected schedule using cron expressions, fixed intervals, or specific times. If a heartbeat arrives late or does not arrive at all, Dotcom-Monitor immediately sends an alert. It works with any process that can send an HTTP POST request, including database backups and ETL pipelines.

What Platforms and Systems Are Supported?

Dotcom-Monitor Cron Job Monitoring is completely platform agnostic. It works with Windows, Linux, macOS, Docker containers, IoT devices, and any system that can access the internet and send an HTTP request. If your script, application, or device can make a POST request, it can integrate seamlessly with our monitoring platform.

How Long Does It Take to Set Up?

Setup takes about three minutes. Create a monitor in your Dotcom-Monitor dashboard, define the expected schedule, and add a single HTTP POST request to the end of your script or task. Once configured, you will start receiving heartbeat data and alerts immediately.

What Types of Alerts and Notifications Are Available?

You can receive alerts through multiple channels including email, SMS, voice calls, Slack, Microsoft Teams, PagerDuty, and webhooks. Alerts support escalation policies, so if an issue is not acknowledged, notifications automatically escalate to the next team member or communication channel.

Can I Track Custom Metrics Beyond Just Success or Failure?

Yes. You can send multiple name/value pairs with each heartbeat, such as execution duration, records processed, output size, or any custom KPI. Each metric is stored, charted, and can have its own threshold-based alerts. For example, you can trigger alerts when job duration exceeds limits or when record counts fall below expectations.

What Happens if My Cron Job Fails or Runs Too Long?

Dotcom-Monitor will send an immediate alert based on your configured rules. You can define alerts for late or missing runs when a job does not report within its expected window, or for jobs that exceed their maximum duration threshold, helping you detect performance regressions and capacity issues early.

Is There a Free Trial Available?

Yes. Dotcom-Monitor offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. All premium features are included, and you will have access to 24/7 expert support throughout the trial.

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