service Linux command
The Linux service command is a powerful tool for managing services on a Linux system. It provides a simple and efficient way to start, stop, restart, enable, disable, and view the status of services. Services are background processes that run independently of the logged-in user, and the service command allows users to interact with these processes easily. By using the service command, users can ensure that critical services are running smoothly and troubleshoot any issues that may arise. This command is essential for system administrators and users who need to maintain the health and functionality of their Linux systems.
service Syntax:
Section titled “service Syntax:”service [option] [parameter] [service_name]Options:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| —status-all | Display status of all services |
| —status-all-short | Display short status of all services |
| —status-all-jobs | Display detailed status of all services |
| —help | Display help information |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| start | Start the specified service |
| stop | Stop the specified service |
| restart | Restart the specified service |
| reload | Reload configuration of the specified service |
| status | Display status of the specified service |
service command Examples:
Section titled “service command Examples:”Start a Service
Section titled “Start a Service”service apache2 startStarts the Apache web server service.
Stop a Service
Section titled “Stop a Service”service ssh stopStops the SSH service.
Restart a Service
Section titled “Restart a Service”service nginx restartRestarts the Nginx web server service.
Check the Status of a Service
Section titled “Check the Status of a Service”service mysql statusDisplays the status of the MySQL service.
Enable a Service to Start on Boot
Section titled “Enable a Service to Start on Boot”service tomcat enableEnables the Tomcat service to start automatically during system boot.
Disable a Service from Starting on Boot
Section titled “Disable a Service from Starting on Boot”service postfix disableDisables the Postfix mail service from starting automatically on system boot.
service Command Help Center:
Section titled “service Command Help Center:”How do I start a service in Linux?
Section titled “How do I start a service in Linux?”To start a service in Linux, use the following command:
service serviceName startHow do I stop a service in Linux?
Section titled “How do I stop a service in Linux?”To stop a service in Linux, use the following command:
service serviceName stopHow do I restart a service in Linux?
Section titled “How do I restart a service in Linux?”To restart a service in Linux, use the following command:
service serviceName restartHow do I check the status of a service in Linux?
Section titled “How do I check the status of a service in Linux?”To check the status of a service in Linux, use the following command:
service serviceName statusHow do I enable a service to start on boot in Linux?
Section titled “How do I enable a service to start on boot in Linux?”To enable a service to start on boot in Linux, use the following command:
sudo systemctl enable serviceNameHow do I disable a service from starting on boot in Linux?
Section titled “How do I disable a service from starting on boot in Linux?”To disable a service from starting on boot in Linux, use the following command:
sudo systemctl disable serviceNameHow do I reload configuration of a service in Linux?
Section titled “How do I reload configuration of a service in Linux?”To reload the configuration of a service in Linux, use the following command:
service serviceName reloadHow do I list all services in Linux?
Section titled “How do I list all services in Linux?”To list all services in Linux, use the following command:
service --status-allApplications of the service command
Section titled “Applications of the service command”- Start a service
- Stop a service
- Restart a service
- Check the status of a service
- Enable a service to start on boot
- Disable a service from starting on boot