command line - Cannot get PHP cron script to run

Question

I have a PHP script that I need to run every minute. I have made sure that the script works from the command line, and I'm using absolute paths to avoid any environment issues:

/usr/bin/php -q /var/www/myapp/services/myservice.php

Manually running that as root from the command line works fine, as I can see from the log file that my script writes to. To be sure, the script has execute permissions as well.

However, when placing the same exact command in a cron:

* * * * * /usr/bin/php -q /var/www/myapp/services/myservice.php

It does not run or at least it appear so. I've tried redirecting the output to another log file too:

* * * * * /usr/bin/php -q /var/www/myapp/services/myservice.php >> /mylog.log 2>&1

Still nothing. I have no indication whatsoever of the script being ran. I guess it doesn't, but I have no idea what else to look for. I even restarted the cron daemon.

I know there are similar questions on StackOverflow, but none of the answers turned out to be a solution for me. This is literally driving me crazy, I will greatly appreciate any help.

Answer 1

I found a solution for my issue:

https://serverfault.com/questions/97828/php-from-command-line-path-problems/97881#97881

It turns out I needed to cd (change directory) into the script dir and then call it. Surprising, since I'm using absolute paths, but it works. Thanks to those who have taken the time to respond.