managing services

Linux, the backbone of many servers and desktops around the world, offers numerous tools and commands to manage system processes effectively. One of the most powerful commands in a Linux administrator's toolkit is systemctl. For those new to Linux or experienced users who want to deepen their understanding, this post will cover how to use systemctl to manage system services efficiently across different Linux distributions. systemctl is a command-line utility that allows users to manage systemd, the widely adopted init system and service manager for Linux operating systems. Systemd focuses on starting, stopping, and managing services, which are background processes typically started during the booting of the operating system.