How Do I Manage Services in Linux?
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How do I get a list of services in Linux?

The easiest way to list services on Linux, when you are on a SystemV init system, is to use the “service” command followed by “–status-all” option. This way, you will be presented with a complete list of services on your system. As you can see, each service is listed preceded by symbols under brackets.

How do I start and stop a service in Linux?

  1. Linux provides fine-grained control over system services through systemd, using the systemctl command. …
  2. To verify whether a service is active or not, run this command: sudo systemctl status apache2. …
  3. To stop and restart the service in Linux, use the command: sudo systemctl restart SERVICE_NAME.
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