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RHCSA Lab 12: Schedule Future Tasks

Run one-time jobs with at, recurring jobs with cron and a systemd timer.

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40 minutesTime in the lab
IntermediateLevel
4 tasksChecked automatically
CertificateVerifiable link when you finish

The situation

Reports must run every few minutes, and a backup must run daily.

What you will do

Guided exercise: A one-time job
Guided exercise: A user cron job
Lab: A systemd timer
Cron fieldsquestion

How it works

The lab opens in your browser: a real terminal or desktop, nothing to install. Work through the tasks, press Check after each one and the portal verifies your work. Stuck? Ask for a hint. Finish every task and you get a certificate page with its own verification link for LinkedIn or your CV.