What is systemctl?
Before diving into service management, it’s essential to understand the basics systemctl
. This command is used to control the systemd system and service manager, which is a central component in modern Linux distributions.
systemctl [command] [unit]
Here,
command
: Action to be performed (e.g., start, stop, restart, enable, disable).unit
: The service or unit to be affected.
Systemctl is a controller or utility of Systemd (an init system with a set of programs executed in the background), with auxiliary in manage services, These commands are executed in mode root if you aren’t mode rooting the system, requesting the password of root.
How to Start, Stop and Restart Services in Linux Using systemctl CommandSecuring a service using systemd
System services play a crucial role in the functioning of a Linux system, handling various tasks and processes in the background. systemctl
is a powerful command-line tool that allows users to manage these services effectively. In this article, we will explore the basics of using systemctl
to start, stop, restart, enable, disable and display status of services in a Linux environment.