Scheduling a Script To Run Daily and Storing Data AWS

Question

I have a python script that runs and collects data and stores the data in a Dynamodb table.

I would like to figure out a way to get this script to run daily via amazon prime or a dedicated windows server.

I am new to AWS and this type of thing. I am open to all solutions available for something like this.

Any ideas?

Are you able to leave the python script running 24/7? Perhaps just have a timer while loop running that checks if a certain amount of time has passed, and if it has, then execute the part of the script to collect and store the data. — J0hn, Jul 16 '18 at 20:24

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 16 '18 at 15:13

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You can use AWS Lambda to run your Script. To make your script run periodically you can use CloudWatch Event rule.

Find how to Schedule AWS Lambda Functions Using CloudWatch Events here

Find Schedule Expressions Using Rate or Cron here

answered Aug 16 '18 at 15:13

Prajilesh

score -1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 16 '18 at 20:35

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Running scripts at a set time is easily done in Linux with cronjobs.

In short it is no different from runnings crons on other linux instances

answered Jul 16 '18 at 20:35

Bayko

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