In this episode of Linux Server Admin, Lucas and Luna dive into systemd timers as a modern replacement for cron. They walk through the anatomy of a timer unit file, compare it to traditional cron syntax, and show you how to create your first timer for a daily log rotation script. Lucas explains why systemd timers offer better logging, dependency handling, and debugging capabilities. They also discuss common pitfalls like timezone handling and calendar event syntax. By the end, you'll know how to replace cron jobs with systemd timers for more reliable and maintainable scheduling on your Linux servers.

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