Module 3: 24/7 & Remote Workflows

Learn to build persistent remote workflows that survive network drops, SSH disconnects, and system reboots. This module provides the scripts, checklists, and templates you need to operate effectively from anywhere.

• Build an "Ops Copilot" tmux session with automated layout scripts
• Secure remote access with proper authentication and audit trails
• Establish on-call routines and incident response procedures

Instead of manually creating your tmux session each time, use the ops-layout.sh script to create a standardized layout with monitoring and Claude panes already configured.

#!/usr/bin/env bash
# Create a standard tmux layout for daily operations.
# Usage: ops-layout.sh [SESSION_NAME]

SESSION_NAME="${1:-ops-main}"

tmux has-session -t "$SESSION_NAME" 2>/dev/null
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
  echo "Session $SESSION_NAME already exists. Attaching..."
  tmux attach -t "$SESSION_NAME"
  exit 0
fi

echo "Creating tmux session: $SESSION_NAME"
tmux new-session -d -s "$SESSION_NAME" -n monitor

# Pane 1: Claude (user runs 'claude' here when ready)
# Pane 2: Logs / monitoring commands
tmux split-window -v -t "$SESSION_NAME:monitor"
tmux select-pane -t "$SESSION_NAME:monitor".1

# Window 2 for tickets / investigations
tmux new-window -t "$SESSION_NAME" -n tickets

tmux select-window -t "$SESSION_NAME:monitor"
tmux attach -t "$SESSION_NAME"

Before running Claude on any remote system, ensure you have proper authentication, authorization, and audit controls in place.

# ~/.ssh/config
Host ops-box
    HostName YOUR_HOSTNAME
    User YOUR_USER
    IdentityFile ~/.ssh/YOUR_KEY

• Use SSH keys, not passwords - Generate a dedicated key for ops work
• Enable MFA where possible - Especially for VPN and bastion hosts
• Document approved access methods - Know which hosts allow Claude
• Log and audit Claude transcripts - Save important sessions for review

Start each day with a consistent routine that leverages Claude to review overnight activity and plan your day.

# 1. Attach to ops-main
tmux attach -t ops-main

# 2. Review overnight logs in monitoring pane

# 3. Ask Claude for summary:
# "Here are the logs from our overnight jobs.
#  Please summarize issues that might impact
#  today's business operations."

# 4. Update daily notebook

# 5. Ask Claude for improvement suggestions

When incidents occur, use a structured template to document what happened, how Claude helped, and lessons learned.