Unable to Run Command 'crontab'

When running the command crontab -e you receive an error: "pico" exited with status 127. The reason for the error is that the default text editor is defined as pico, which is not installed by default.

The error message presents as:

/bin/sh: pico: command not found crontab: "pico" exited with status 127

Selecting an Editor

IMPORTANT: This solution will require root access. If this needs obtained, follow the guide on requesting root access.

NOTE: The reason for the error is that the default text editor is defined as pico, which is not installed by default.

1. SSH into server as root
2. Run the following to define nano as the default editor:
   ln -s /usr/bin/nano /usr/bin/pico && export EDITOR="nano"
   

   TIP: Another editor, such as vim, can be used in place of nano if desired.