systemd VIEWING systemd INFORMATION
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systemctl list-dependencies Show a unit’s dependencies
systemctl list-sockets List sockets and what activates
Sheet systemctl list-jobs View active systemd jobs
systemctl list-unit-files See unit files and their states
systemctl list-units Show if units are loaded/active
systemctl get-default List default target (like run level)
WORKING WITH SERVICES
systemctl stop service Stop a running service
systemctl start service Start a service
systemctl restart service Restart a running service
systemctl reload service Reload all config files in service
systemctl daemon-reload Must run to reload changed unit files
systemctl status service See if service is running/enabled
systemctl --failed Shows services that failed to run
systemctl reset-failed Resets any units from failed state
systemctl enable service Enable a service to start on boot
systemctl disable service Disable service--won’t start at boot
systemctl show service Show properties of a service (or other unit)
systemctl edit service Create snippit to drop in unit file
systemctl edit --full service Edit entire unit file for service
systemctl -H host status network Run any systemctl command remotely
CHANGING SYSTEM STATES
systemctl reboot Reboot the system (reboot.target)
systemctl poweroff Power off the system (poweroff.target)
systemctl emergency Put in emergency mode (emergency.target)
systemctl default Back to default target (multi-user.target)
RHEL_482736_1118 VIEWING LOG MESSAGES
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journalctl Show all collected log messages
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the Shadowman logo, and JBoss journalctl -u network.service See network service messages
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USING UNIT FILES
Besides services, most systemd commands can work with these unit types: paths,
slices, snapshots, sockets, swaps, targets, and timers
