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 Check out the LLTV Shop! Shirts, bags, cups and much more! ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv/ Support the Channel Show your support for Learn Linux TV and get access to exclusive perks! • Become a Channel Member ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member • Become a Patron ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron Official Stores and Merchandise • Linux Merch ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv/ • Latest book: Mastering Ubuntu Server ➜ https://ubuntuserverbook.com/ • Linux stuff from Amazon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon • Awesome Pi-powered KVM ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot • 5% discount on LPI exam vouchers ➜ https://learnlinux.link/lpi-voucher 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 Boost your Linux skills with these stand-alone tutorials • Essential tweaks for ALL Linux Servers ➜ https://linux.video/all-servers • Install Arch Linux ➜ https://linux.video/arch-guide • Use Ventoy to create a multi-distro flash drive ➜ https://linux.video/ventoy • Browse the web from within your Linux terminal ➜ https://linux.video/term-web • From Zero to Proxmox ➜ https://linux.video/zero-to-pve • Check out Neovim ➜ https://linux.video/neovim • Systemd Deep Dive ➜ https://linux.video/systemd • Systemd Timers ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6BuUgkZ5T0 • Installing an operating system for Raspberry Pi ➜ https://linux.video/pi-imager • Connecting to a Linux server via ssh ➜ https://linux.video/ssh • Linux permissions ➜ https://linux.video/perms • OpenSSH Guide ➜ https://linux.video/ssh-guide • 10 Linux Terminal Tips and Tricks ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-1 • Over 15 Terminal Tricks ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-2 Full Courses from Learn Linux TV • Linux Crash Course series ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Learn how to exit use tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • Learn how to use vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting Series ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE Cluster Full Course ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Learn Ansible ➜ https://linux.video/ansible Linux-related Podcasts • Enterprise Linux Security ➜ https://enterpriselinuxsecurity.show/ • The Homelab Show ➜ https://thehomelab.show/ Official *Learn Linux TV on the Web* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/ • Community ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv/ Content Ethics • The following article covers the rules and guidelines Learn Linux TV abides by ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics 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