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2 min
systemd Service Basics
LinuxSystem AdministrationInit Systems
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Interview Question
How do you check, start, and enable a service with systemd, and where are unit files located?
Key Points to Cover
- `systemctl status|start|stop|restart <svc>`; `enable` for boot
- Unit files typically in /etc/systemd/system and /lib/systemd/system
- `journalctl -u <svc>` to view logs
Evaluation Rubric
Lists core systemctl operations40% weight
Mentions unit file locations30% weight
Includes journalctl for logs30% weight
Hints
- 💡Daemon-reload after editing unit files.
Potential Follow-up Questions
- ❓Difference between enable and start?
- ❓How to add environment vars to a service?
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