Managing Linux Services like a Pro: Using the systemctl Command

In Linux, services are background processes that run continuously to perform specific tasks.

Systemd is a system and service manager for Linux that provides control over the startup process, services, and system resources.

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The systemctl command is used to manage services in systemd.

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systemctl command can be used to start/stop and restart a service

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systemctl command can be used to enable/disable a service

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systemctl command can also enables a service to start automatically during system boot.

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The systemctl command is quite versatile and has many options and parameters that can be used as per the specific needs.

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