Automate Your Tasks with systemd Timers: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Systemd is a powerful and complex init system for Linux servers, and some of its features can be a bit challenging to learn. In this video, Jay goes over systemd timers, a feature of systemd that's often overlooked. You'll learn how systemd timers are different from cron jobs, how to set them up, and more! *Video Specific Links* • Check out the systemd video here ➜ https://linux.video/systemd/en/proxmox-virtual-environment/overview • Full guide on scheduling tasks with cron ➜ https://linux.video/cron • Check out the FULL COURSE on Proxmox ➜ https://linux.video/pve-course • Set up your own cloud server with Akamai's Connected Cloud (Sponsor) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/akamai • Official blog post for this video ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/?p=2803 *🐧 Donate to Learn Linux TV and Receive a PDF with tips for switching to Linux* Contains over 40 pages of tips and recommendations to help make your transition easier! Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-desktop-tips *💧 Spin up some Linux Servers with Digital Ocean* Digital Ocean is a great way to quickly spin up some Linux machines! • Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean (Affiliate Link) *📄 Check out this awesome Linux commands cheatsheet!* Support Learn Linux TV and grab yourself this super-handy cheatsheet, featuring all the important Linux commands and their most useful options. Grab yours here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-commands *❤️ Consider becoming a Channel Member* Support Linux Learning and gain acess to exclusive perks, such as ad-free content and early access to select videos. Your support really helps!!! Join here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member *🛍️ Support The Channel and Get Awesome Linux Swag!* Head on over to the Learn Linux TV Merch Shop and check out some great Linux-themed gear, including (but not limited to) T-shirts, drinkware, buttons, stickers and more! • "apt install coffee" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/apt-install-coffee • "sudo" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/sudo-shirt • Linux Commands Cheat Sheet ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-commands • "May Spontaneously Talk About Linux" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/talk-about-linux-shirt • "Dark Side of the Terminal" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/dark-side-shirt • Lots more ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv _Use coupon code "LINUXFAN" to get 10% off your entire order ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv_ *🐧 Other Ways to Support Learn Linux TV* • Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • Spin up your very own Linux server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean • Linux swag ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv • Check out Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata • Jay's Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *🕐 Time Codes* 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Check out Akamai (sponsor) and get your very own Linux server! 02:30 - High level overview of systemd timers 07:30 - Sample project overview 10:44 - Using a systemd timer to send a wall message to each user 25:49 - Exploring some of the benefits of systemd timers 27:47 - The "OnCalendar" option within systemd timers *🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Netdata ➜ https://linux.video/netdata • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • LPI Linux Essentials (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance *⚠️ Disclaimer* LearnLinuxTV produces technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). LearnLinuxTV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of the content and information that's being provided. The viewer is expected to follow best judgement and to make his/her/their best decisions while working with production or non-production software, systems and hardware. #Devops #Linux #systemd