This lab allowed me to learn how to write a script that automated backup processes on Linux. I created a new user under the name of Alice, then was able to write a script that backed up her home directory through a tar archive. I was able to write a script that used my MIDAS name and the date at the time in order to create a file name, which followed up with me moving said file into the /var/backups directory. I also learned how to compress files and use the crontab in order to time the script to run every 3 minutes. Some challenges included ensuring the script actually worked and appeared in the correct directory, but this lab showed me how linux admins can write tasks that are automated.