How to Schedule AWS Lambda Functions to Run Automatically

How to configure your AWS Lambda Function to run automatically. That means run your Lambda function as a corn job (schedule task). This article will guide you with simple steps to set up your Lambda function for automatic execution. Get started now

Before we jump into the configuration part, let’s have a look on some of the use case scenarios that we can use this scheduled Lambda execution.

Use Case Examples

1. Data processing: If you have large volumes of data that need to be processed periodically, schedule Lambda function can automate the process and ensure timely and accurate data processing.
2. Periodic cleanup tasks: You can use scheduled Lambda functions to perform periodic maintenance tasks, such as cleaning up old files or database records.
3. Scheduled backups: If you have data that needs to be backed up regularly, you can schedule a Lambda function to execute at specified intervals and perform the backup automatically. (Most of the DB services, they provide automated backup but in case if they don’t 😉)
4. Automated reporting: Running a Lambda function as a cron job can automate the process of generating regular reports for your business, such as financial statements, sales reports, or other operational data.