Windows Batch File to run PHP file

Question

I have PHP script that fetches information from a backend server and saves into a database.

I am using wamp server and mysql. Now how do I make this run periodically (every 1 hour) without user interaction? I thought of using Windows Batch file. Is there any other way?

How do I execute a PHP file in Windows Batch file?

Answer 1

To execute PHP from a batch file, follow these 3 simple steps:

1. Add PHP to your PATH variable.

2. Create a batch file that calls PHP with your file:

   php path\to\file.php
   

   and name your file whatever.bat.

3. Now its just a matter of setting up a task in Windows Task Scheduler to run your batch file periodically.