Part IVAutomation
The goal of automation is to make the process of managing the system easier and more foolproof. With that in mind, you should also realize that automation is often used to make the system more secure. For example, you can automate the process of scanning your system for weaknesses.
In Part IV, “Automation,” you will explore the following chapters:
Chapter 14, “crontab and at,” covers two sets of tools that allow you to automatically execute processes at future times. The crontab system allows users to execute programs at regular intervals, such as once a month or twice a week. The at system provides users with a way to execute a program at one specific time in the future.
Chapter 15, “Scripting,” covers the basics of placing ...
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