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

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!

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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

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