Bash Shell Scripting- Shell Script to send Automatic Mail Alert when RAM Memory gets Low

Bash Shell Scripting- Shell Script to send Automatic Mail Alert when RAM Memory gets Low

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The video tutorial explains how to create a shell script to monitor RAM usage and send automatic email alerts when RAM is low. It covers using the 'free' command to check RAM size, setting a threshold, and employing grep and AWK commands to extract necessary data. The tutorial also demonstrates writing a shell script with a shebang line, setting a threshold, and using an if condition to trigger alerts. Finally, it shows how to automate the script using crontab for regular monitoring and discusses potential applications beyond RAM monitoring.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What happens if the free RAM size is less than the threshold limit?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What should be included in the mail command to send alerts?

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How can you schedule the shell script to run automatically?

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