systemd
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systemd
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Also known as: system daemon, init system
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
systemd is a widely used Linux init system and service manager that starts the OS user space and controls background services.
Real-World Example
systemctl restart nginx asks systemd to stop and start the web server service cleanly.
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