Section 1: Using systemd

Upon completion of Part 1, you will know how to control system services, set environment parameters, and create new systemd units.

This part of the book comprises the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, Understanding the Need for systemd
• Chapter 2, Understanding systemd Directories and Files
• Chapter 3, Understanding Service, Path, and Socket Units
• Chapter 4, Controlling systemd Services
• Chapter 5, Creating and Editing Services
• Chapter 6, Understanding systemd Targets
• Chapter 7, Understanding systemd Timers
• Chapter 8, Understanding the systemd Boot Process
• Chapter 9, Setting System Parameters
• Chapter 10, Understanding Shutdown and Reboot Commands