You Asked: What Are Targets in Linux?
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A unit configuration file whose name ends in “. target” encodes information about a target unit of systemd, which is used for grouping units and as well-known synchronization points during start-up. This unit type has no specific options. See systemd.

What are systemd targets?

Using Targets (Runlevels)

In systemd , “targets” are used instead. Targets are basically synchronization points that the server can used to bring the server into a specific state. Service and other unit files can be tied to a target and multiple targets can be active at the same time.

What is multi-user target?

target means that the systemd-service will start when the system reach runlevel 2.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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