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SUMMARY:Automate Linux Tasks
DESCRIPTION:Stop running the same Linux commands manually. Learn to schedule tasks that run reliably on their own\, optimize resource usage\, and free up your time for higher-value work in just one hour. \nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou’re a system administrator tired of running the same commands manually\nYou’re a developer or DevOps engineer looking to automate deployments and maintenance\nYou need backups\, updates\, and monitoring to run consistently without babysitting\nYou want to optimize resource usage by running heavy jobs during off-peak hours\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nAutomate repetitive tasks using cron and systemd timers\, eliminating manual intervention and the risk of human error that comes with running commands by hand\nSchedule resource-intensive jobs like backups and database dumps to run during off-peak hours\, ensuring optimal performance for users during working hours\nBuild reliable task schedules that guarantee execution at the right time\, giving you consistency and peace of mind that critical jobs will run even when you’re not watching\n\nPREREQUISITES\n\nBasic Linux command line experience\nFamiliarity with common system administration tasks\nAccess to a Linux system for hands-on practice\n\nYOUR INSTRUCTOR:\nMakanaka Tota is a results-driven Technical Support Engineer and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) with over six years of experience in Linux server administration. She is known for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions that enhance system performance and efficiency. \nHOW TO JOIN THIS SESSION?\nThis live session is completely free! — A limited-time opportunity before these “in an hour” sessions become exclusive to Living Open Source members. \nClick here to register for this session\nPasscode Zoom meeting:612087 \nFirst come\, first served! Join on time to secure one of the 50 available spots. \nConnect with Living Open Source on Slack or WhatsApp to stay informed. \nBECOME A MEMBER OF LIVING OPEN SOURCE FOR MORE BENEFITS\nCheck out our membership portal and join the fastest growing Linux community in Africa. \n  \n\n 
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