How to create a systemd file exchange service
We are going to explore how basic utility functions like curl, logger and inotifywait will allow us to define a basic file exchange service that you can use to automate the distribution and processing of files among multiple machines In this article we are going to go over an example for defining a systemd service that will allow the user to exchange files with another machine. It will work by specifying a couple of folders for sending and receiving files. These files will be exchanged using the File Transfer Protocol, commonly known as FTP, which is a standard network protocol used for transferring files from one host to another over a TCP-based network, such as the internet. An FTP service serves as an intermediary platform that facilitates the seamless movement of files, providing a reliable and structured way to exchange data. Installation The first step will consist of installing the dependencies required for executing the service. These will be curl...