scripting without the browser

bfuzze_98

I think I know the answer to this, but I wanted to get some feedback nonetheless.

Is there a way to trigger a php script without the browser and without cron?

I'm looking for (or to develop) a calendar/email notification system that can be accessed/updated between a number of users, but based on my experience php scripts can only be triggered by access via the browser or through a scheduled cron job.

Problem is that (1) their website isn't necessarily accessed on a daily basis so any scripts would have to be triggered from another site which gets more traffic (messy). In addition, (2) since their site was migrated to a 3rd party they don't have access to server to setup any crons.

Are there any other methods of triggering scripts?

Thanks!

bradgrafelman

Use the CLI: [man]features.commandline[/man]

bfuzze_98

Thanks! I've never worked with CLI so if you know of any good resources offhand (other than the manual)... appreciated... thanks for the asistance!

bfuzze_98

I just learned that I can use php-win.exe or php.exe to access a trigger script on my local machine. I set up the local trigger script to include ("fileonmyserver") in this case it was a test mail script. Then used Windows Scheduled Tasks to trigger a php.exe. PHP would have to be installed on at least one machine that is always on and can trigger the script. It isn't necessarily a complete solution yet, but it is definately a step in the right direction. Thanks!!!!!!!