# 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: . - 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}}`