How to YML Schedule build in Azure DevOps Pipeline

Question

I have an existing pipeline created in 'class editor' that includes: this needs to be scheduled to run monthly.

• JSON file for variable substitutions,
• install and run .pynb packages

There are 2 ways to achieve scheduling: YML or Classic (classic does not have a monthly option)

I have been using the following YAML to schedule run monthly. Here, this YML does not trigger to run the pipeline create in 'classic editor' to run - How can I include it? OR is there an efficient way to run my .pynb and .json file monthly?

 trigger: none

schedules:
- cron: "0 0 1 * *"
  displayName: (UTC) daily build
  branches:
    include:
    - main
    - releases/*
    exclude:
      - releases/old/*
  always: true

pool:
  vmImage: ubuntu-latest

steps:
- script: echo Hello, world!
  displayName: 'Run a one-line script'

- script: |
    echo Add other tasks to build, test, and deploy your project.
    echo See https://aka.ms/yaml
  displayName: 'Run a multi-line script'

Answer 1

This can be done using Cron Job or Cron Expressions.

There are two things you need to consider :

1. The pipeline that is already created is - MyRelease Pipeline.
2. The new Pipeline - Scheduler Pipeline.

 

• Create a New Pipeline.

Azure DevOps page > Pipelines > Choose Pipelines.

• Click on New Pipeline.

A new pipeline window appears and then click on the new pipeline button in the new window.

• Choose Azure Repos Git as your source.

You will be asked to choose your source of code and select Azure Repos Git as your source.

• Choose your Project and Repository.

Choose the location for your YAML file to be saved.

• Choose Template as YAML.

After completing the above step, a template window will appear, In that choose Start pipeline from the list.

• Click on Show Assistant.

Azure DevOps YAML pipeline comes with an assistant, This helps you fill the required details in the text box and, It will be added as a YAML script.

• Add Cron Job Details. 

YAML

schedules:

- cron: "0 2 1-7 * SUN"

displayName: 25th 5:30 AM (IST) Every Month

branches:

include:

- master

 

• Edit your YAML file according to your preference.

For scheduling, the code will look like this :

schedules:
- cron: "0 2 1-7 * SUN"
  displayName: 25th 5:30 AM (IST) Every Month
  branches:
    include:
    - master
pool:
  vmImage: 'ubuntu-latest'
steps:
- script: echo Hello, world!
  displayName: 'Run a one-line script'
- task: releaseorchestrator@2
  inputs:
    endpointType: 'integrated'
    projectName: 'My Project'
    definitionName: 'MyRelease Pipeline'
    releaseStrategy: 'create'
    definitionStage: 'Staging'

• Click on Save and run button.

Hope this helps you.