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linux-cronjob.hashnode.dev·Jun 03, 2025

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Linux Task Automation for Beginners: Using Bash Scripts and Crontab

In this mini project, I'm demonstrating how to automate system tasks on a Linux environment using a Bash script and cron. This is a foundational skill for developers, sysadmins, or anyone looking to streamline repetitive work. In this project, I will...

Linux Task Automation for Beginners: Using Bash Scripts and Crontab

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Sdeep

sdeep.hashnode.dev·May 10, 2025

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Shell Script Guide for AWS Resource Tracking

Introduction In real-world DevOps environments, keeping track of AWS resources is essential for efficient cloud management. The AWS Resource Tracker script is a widely used tool that provides a comprehensive overview of AWS resources within an enviro...

Shell Script Guide for AWS Resource Tracking

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Ahmed Raza

ahmedrazadev.hashnode.dev·Mar 23, 2025

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Set It and Forget It: Task Scheduling with Crontab

Crontab (short for "cron table") is a powerful utility in Unix-like operating systems that allows users to schedule and automate the execution of tasks at specified times. The utility is based on the cron daemon, which continuously runs in the backgr...

Set It and Forget It: Task Scheduling with Crontab

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Sandeep Kalathil

linux-performance-troubleshooting.hashnode.dev·Feb 27, 2025

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Comprehensive Guide to Cron Jobs in Linux

Introduction If you've ever wished your Linux system could do things automatically—like backing up files, sending reports, or running scripts at specific times—cron jobs are the answer. Cron is a built-in scheduler that allows you to automate tasks e...

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Aditya Dev Shrivastava

Aditya Dev Shrivastava

adityadevblog.hashnode.dev·Feb 18, 2025

Feb 18, 2025

Linux Training : Section 5 (Part-1)

Linux File Editor(vi) A text editor is a program which enables you to create and manipulate data (text) in a Linux File vi supplies commands for: Inserting and Deleting text Replacing text Moving around the file Finding and substituting strings...

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Ansh Balan

linuxfordevops.hashnode.dev·Dec 21, 2024

Dec 21, 2024

Part 6: Cron and Crontab in Linux

In this section, we will dive into the concepts of cron and crontab, two essential tools for scheduling tasks in Linux. We’ll explain their purpose, how to use them, and provide practical examples for automation. What is cron? cron is a time-based jo...

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samee

crontab.hashnode.dev·Dec 03, 2024

Dec 03, 2024

crontab

Structure of a crontab Entry Each entry in a crontab file is made up of two main parts: Schedule specification: Defines when the job should run. Command to execute: Specifies the script, command, or executable to run. Basic Syntax bashCopy code* ...

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Saad Asif Mujawar

Saad Asif Mujawar

essentialsofdevops.hashnode.dev·Oct 28, 2024

Oct 28, 2024

Day 5 : Advanced Linux Shell Scripting for DevOps Engineers with User Management

Task 1 : Create Directories Using Shell Script : - Write a bash script createDirectories.sh that, when executed with three arguments (directory name, start number of directories, and end number of directories), creates a specified number of directori...

Day 5 : Advanced Linux Shell Scripting for DevOps Engineers with User Management

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Faizan Shaikh

faizanshaikh.hashnode.dev·Oct 09, 2024

Oct 09, 2024

Day 5 Task: Advanced Linux Shell Scripting for DevOps Engineers with User Management

1) Create Directories Using Shell Script: Write a bash script createDirectories.sh that, when executed with three arguments (directory name, start number of directories, and end number of directories), creates a specified number of directories with ...

Day 5 Task: Advanced Linux Shell Scripting for DevOps Engineers with User Management

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Sina Mokhtari

bysina.hashnode.dev·Oct 05, 2024

Oct 05, 2024

How to Automatically Run a Command on Ubuntu Startup

Various Linux distributions, unlike other available operating systems, offer numerous attractive features and capabilities for their users. One of these features is the ability to configure your operating system in any desired manner and automate it ...

How to Automatically Run a Command on Ubuntu Startup

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