From 346e549cd5453ad59449f78154f52b654c8f429a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Stoiko Ivanov Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:45:48 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] pmgqm: add example for systemd.timer edit The resetting of OnCalendar can be a bit confusing for users, who are not familiar with the intricacies of systemd overrides. Add a simple example to address a common use-case, and point to the relevant man pages for more details. Signed-off-by: Stoiko Ivanov --- pmgqm.adoc | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/pmgqm.adoc b/pmgqm.adoc index 046c91e..2a73d9f 100644 --- a/pmgqm.adoc +++ b/pmgqm.adoc @@ -44,6 +44,18 @@ The timer can be edited with the command below: systemctl edit pmgspamreport.timer ---- +Keep in mind that just adding another `OnCalendar` event will cause the report +to be sent out additionally at the specified time, if you want to prevent the +default mail at 00:05, you need to reset the `OnCalendar` setting - for example +to only send out the mails at 06:00: +---- +[Timer] +OnCalendar= +OnCalendar=06:00 +---- + +For details see the systemd man pages: `systemd.unit(5)`, `systemd.timer(5)`. + ifdef::manvolnum[] include::pmg-copyright.adoc[] endif::manvolnum[]