Automation and Operations
This module turns manual commands into scheduled jobs you can trust.
Quick Summary
Automation is where most backup failures happen (wrong repo, missing env vars, silent errors). This module is about making jobs predictable and debuggable.
Lessons
| Lesson | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Cron Systemd and Locking | Schedule jobs and handle concurrent run issues |
| Logging Exit Codes and Alerts | Add logs and simple failure alerts |
What You'll Be Able To Do After This Module
- Run restic from cron/systemd with consistent environment variables
- Write logs to a known location
- Detect failures automatically and avoid overlapping runs