Learn how to create and manage systemd timers to schedule tasks on Linux systems. You'll work with timer units, service units, and systemd configuration to set up automated task execution at specific intervals.
Systemd timers provide a modern alternative to cron for scheduling tasks. They offer better integration with the systemd ecosystem, improved logging, and more flexible scheduling options. Timer units work in conjunction with service units to provide robust task scheduling capabilities.
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extension.service
extensionsystemctl list-timers
to monitor active timersdaemon-reload
after creating new unit files