systemd VIEWING systemd INFORMATION
Cheat
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 ([Link])
systemctl poweroff Power off the system ([Link])
systemctl emergency Put in emergency mode ([Link])
systemctl default Back to default target ([Link])
RHEL_482736_1118 VIEWING LOG MESSAGES
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journalctl Show all collected log 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
