Timer jobs explained#
Ubuntu Pro Client (pro) sets up a systemd timer to run jobs that need
to be carried out periodically. Every time the timer runs, it decides which
jobs need to be performed based on their intervals. When a job runs
successfully, its next run is determined by the interval defined for that job.
Current jobs#
The jobs that pro runs periodically are metering and
update_messaging.
The update_messaging job#
update_messaging updates the MOTD and APT messages every 6 hours. It
ensures that the MOTD and APT messages displayed on the system match those
that are available/enabled. It finds updated information about available
packages or security updates and shows these to the user.
The metering job#
metering pings the Canonical servers for contract metering every 4 hours.
It informs Canonical which services are enabled on the machine.
Note
The metering job only runs when attached to an Ubuntu Pro subscription.
If you want to learn more about configuring the timer jobs, you can check our guide on how to configure the timer jobs.