systemd is the standard init system for most Linux distributions, managing services and system states. The systemctl command is the primary tool for controlling systemd, allowing you to start, stop, restart, enable, and disable services. You can check service status with various commands like status, is-active, and is-enabled.
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IntroductionService ManagementStarting and Stopping ServicesRestarting and ReloadingEnabling and Disabling ServicesChecking the Status of ServicesSystem State OverviewUnit ManagementEditing Unit FilesAdjusting the System State (Runlevel) with TargetsEnabling/Disabling Services at BootChecking and Interpreting Service StatusReloading Configuration without Full RestartCommon Errors and DebuggingFAQsConclusionSort: