Content

• 4.3 systemd Service Management
  • Overview and Objectives
    • Learning Objectives
    • Prerequisites
  • Key Topics
    • systemd Architecture and Unit Types
    • systemctl Commands: Start, Stop, Restart, and Reload
    • Service Status Checking and Log Examination
    • Enabling and Disabling Services
    • Service Dependencies and Targets
  • Real-world Context
  • Common Pitfalls
  • Recommended Reading
  • Lab Exercises
    • Lab Overview
    • Lab Exercise 1: Basic Service Management Operations
    • Lab Exercise 2: Service Status and Log Analysis
    • Lab Exercise 3: Service Configuration and Dependencies
    • Lab Exercise 4: Target Management and System States
    • Lab Exercise 5: Advanced Service Configuration and Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Guide
  • Assessment
    • Multiple Choice Questions
    • Short Answer Questions

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