intermediate~4h

Linux Package and Service Management

Installing and updating software with the system package manager, and running it reliably as a service with systemd, including writing unit files and reading logs through journald.

Learning objectives

  • Install, update, and remove packages with apt and yum/dnf
  • Write a systemd unit file and manage a service's lifecycle with systemctl
  • Query service logs with journalctl

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Linux Package and Service Management

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