# `systemd` timers replace `cron`
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The `cronie` package was installed by default on the AL2 AMI, providing support for the traditional `crontab` way of scheduling periodic tasks. In AL2023, `cronie` is not included by default. Therefore, support for `crontab` is no longer provided by default. 

You can optionally install the `cronie` package to use classic `cron` jobs. We recommend that you migrate to `systemd` timers due to the added functionality provided by `systemd`.