How I Built 5 Linux Automation Scripts on AWS EC2
The article discusses the author's experience building five Linux automation scripts on an AWS EC2 server. The scripts include a server health check, disk usage alerter, log cleaner, user creation script, and backup script, all automated using cron jobs. The author highlights the learning curve of working with Linux and the importance of automation in streamlining tasks.
- ▪The author set up an Ubuntu 22.04 server on AWS EC2 to gain real-world experience with Linux.
- ▪Five automation scripts were created, including a health check and a backup script, all scheduled with cron jobs.
- ▪The author emphasizes the importance of repetition in learning Linux and the shift in mindset towards automation.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 08:21:06 +0000 |
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