[PHP] Automated Scripts

I need to run a script that renames a file and deletes an old one then ships it to another server every Monday at a certain time I know this is possible, but what is the technology called? Does PERL or PHP have the ability to do this? Can I get CRON objects to run PHP source code? PLEASE H

[PHP] Automated Scripts

I need to run a script that renames a file and deletes an old one then ships it to another server every monday at a certain time I know this is possible, but what is the technology called? Does PERL or PHP have the ability to do this? Can I get CRON objects to run PHP source code? PLEASE H