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# batch
> Execute commands at a later time when the system load levels permit.
> Service atd (or atrun) should be running for the actual executions.
> More information: <https://manned.org/batch>.
- Execute commands from `stdin` (press `Ctrl + D` when done):
`batch`
- Execute a command from `stdin`:
`echo "{{./make_db_backup.sh}}" | batch`
- Execute commands from a given [f]ile:
`batch -f {{path/to/file}}`