Linux/Unix
Many organizations run thousands of Linux/Unix workloads. Tidal by Redwood brings intelligent orchestration, centralizing control and management.
Benefits
Streamline and scale Linux/Unix workflows
Easily manage growing workloads across on-premises and cloud-based Linux/Unix infrastructure.
Maximize uptime
Optimize resource utilization and minimize disruption.
Shrink costs
Reduce reliance on manual scripts and redundant tools.
Expand capabilities
Apply advanced scheduling to the environment.
Unified automation for complex environments
Tidal’s agents manage physical and virtual servers, as well as cloud instances running on Linux and Unix. With centralized control, you can apply scheduling and eliminate the need for custom scripting across large-scale environments.
What the integration enables
Tidal orchestrates workflows for Linux/Unix resources, on-premises or in the cloud, with native agent support. The Tidal agent:
- Executes jobs based on centralized scheduling
- Monitors execution and captures real-time output
- Reports status and logs directly to the Tidal Master
- Detects system events (e.g., file arrival) to trigger dependent workflows
This allows you to automate Linux/Unix activity without relying on local cron jobs or custom scripts and manage processes across distributed infrastructure with full visibility and control.
Extensive compatibility
Tidal’s agents support a wide variety of Linux and Unix operating system versions.
Improved visibility
Job groups and processes are often initiated by the availability of a file or several files. The agent’s file watcher capability recognizes the arrival of a file or changes to a file to trigger other actions in your schedule for more efficient event-based processing.
Integrated process and resource management
Using agent lists, you can manage work assignments across resource pools. With built-in load balancing, Tidal assigns work in real time to the resource best suited to process. The results: improved resource management and reduced costs.
How it works
The Tidal agent is installed directly on Linux/Unix target systems. It communicates with the Tidal Master using secure protocols to:
- Execute scripts or commands natively on the host system
- Monitor CPU, memory and process states before and during job execution
- Receive job definitions and parameters
- Send execution logs and output back to the Tidal Master in real time
- Support agent lists and load balancing for efficient distribution of jobs across multiple nodes
- Use file watcher triggers and system-level events to launch or modify job flows
The ingredients of an automation fabric
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Tidal and Linux/Unix integration FAQs
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Is Unix the same as Linux?
No. While they share many features and commands, Unix and Linux are not the same thing. Linux is a Unix-like, open-source operating system based on Unix principles, whereas Unix refers to a family of proprietary operating systems (e.g., AIX, HP-UX, Solaris).
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What are Linux integrations?
Linux integrations allow workload automation platforms like Tidal by Redwood to interact with Linux systems to execute commands, monitor file events and manage system resources without manual intervention.
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What is job scheduling in Linux?
Job scheduling in Linux refers to automating the execution of tasks (jobs) based on time or system events using tools like cron or enterprise schedulers such as Tidal.
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What is the best task scheduler for Linux?
For enterprise use, platforms like Tidal by Redwood offer advanced scheduling, resource management and cross-platform orchestration far beyond the capabilities of native tools like cron or at.
Real results
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