{"id":292,"date":"2024-02-09T14:50:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T14:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buyandhost.in\/blog\/?p=292"},"modified":"2024-02-09T14:57:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T14:57:47","slug":"listing-running-services-under-systemd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buyandhost.in\/blog\/listing-running-services-under-systemd\/","title":{"rendered":"Listing Running Services under systemd"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Linux systems provide a variety of system services (such as\u00a0process management,\u00a0<strong>login<\/strong>,\u00a0syslog,\u00a0cron, etc.) and network services (such as\u00a0remote login, e-mail, printers, web hosting, data storage,\u00a0file transfer, domain name resolution (using DNS), dynamic IP address assignment (using\u00a0<strong>DHCP<\/strong>), and much more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, a service is a process or group of processes (commonly known as&nbsp;<strong>daemons<\/strong>) running continuously in the background, waiting for requests to come in (especially from clients).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linux.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linux.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linux <\/a>supports different ways to manage (start, stop, restart, enable auto-start at system boot, etc.) services, typically through a process or service manager. Most if not all\u00a0modern Linux distributions\u00a0now use the same process manager:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/buyandhost.in\/blog\/listing-running-services-under-systemd\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/buyandhost.in\/blog\/listing-running-services-under-systemd\/\">systemd<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-systemd\">What is Systemd?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-list-running-services-in-linux\">Why List Running Services in Linux?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#listing-running-services-under-system-d-in-linux\">Listing Running Services Under SystemD in Linux<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#list-all-units-in-systemctl\">List All Units in systemctl<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#list-running-services-in-systemctl\">List Running Services in systemctl<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-systemd\">What is Systemd?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Systemd is a system and service manager for <a href=\"https:\/\/buyandhost.in\/vps-hosting.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/buyandhost.in\/vps-hosting.html\">Linux operating systems<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is designed to provide a more efficient and reliable way of starting, stopping, and managing system processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> With its advanced features and integration capabilities, systemd has become the default init system for many modern Linux distributions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It plays a crucial role in the boot process and overall system management, improving performance and enabling better control over system services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>systemctl command&nbsp;is the primary tool to manage&nbsp;<strong>systemd<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-list-running-services-in-linux\">Why List Running Services in Linux?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Listing running services in Linux is crucial for system administrators as it provides them with an overview of the active services on a system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This information is valuable for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes, as it allows administrators to identify any potential issues or conflicts that may impact the system&#8217;s performance or stability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, by listing running services, administrators can ensure that only necessary services are running, enhancing system security and resource management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will demonstrate the process of listing all running services under <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bestvpshosting.in\/articles\/list-all-running-services-under-systemd\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bestvpshosting.in\/articles\/list-all-running-services-under-systemd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Systemd<\/a> <\/strong>in Linux, providing a comprehensive walkthrough for users of all experience levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"listing-running-services-under-system-d-in-linux\">Listing Running Services Under SystemD in Linux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Listing running services in Linux is essential for effective system administration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By knowing the running services, administrators can ensure that the necessary services are up and running, troubleshoot any issues promptly, and monitor resource utilization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, it allows for better understanding of the system&#8217;s overall performance and helps in identifying potential security risks or unauthorized services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, listing running services provides vital insights into the system&#8217;s functionality and aids in maintaining a stable and secure Linux environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you run the&nbsp;<strong>systemctl command<\/strong>&nbsp;without any arguments, it will display a list of all loaded systemd units (read the systemd documentation for more information about systemd units) including services, showing their status (whether active or not)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code># systemctl<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestvpshosting.in\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-1024x473.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"list-all-units-in-systemctl\">List All Units in systemctl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>systemctl is a command-line tool used in Linux operating systems to manage and control the systemd system and service manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To list all units in systemctl, use the following command: systemctl list-units. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This command provides a comprehensive overview of all active and inactive units on the system, including services, sockets, targets, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It enables users to quickly assess the status and configuration of various units within the <strong>systemd <\/strong>ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To list all loaded services on your system (whether active; running, exited, or failed, use the&nbsp;<strong>list-units<\/strong>&nbsp;subcommand and&nbsp;<code>--type<\/code>&nbsp;switch with a value of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code># systemctl list-units --type=service <\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OR <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code># systemctl --type=service<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestvpshosting.in\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2-1024x483.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And to list all loaded but active services, both running and those that have exited, you can add the&nbsp;<code>--state<\/code>&nbsp;option with a value of&nbsp;<strong>active<\/strong>, as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code># systemctl list-units --type=service --state=active <\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OR <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code># systemctl --type=service --state=active<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestvpshosting.in\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-1024x490.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"list-running-services-in-systemctl\">List Running Services in systemctl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To list running services in <code>systemctl<\/code>, use the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code># systemctl list-units --type=service --state=running <\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OR <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code># systemctl --type=service --state=running<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestvpshosting.in\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4-1024x312.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we demonstrated how to view running services under&nbsp;<strong>systemd<\/strong>&nbsp;in Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve found this useful!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Linux systems provide a variety of system services (such as\u00a0process management,\u00a0login,\u00a0syslog,\u00a0cron, etc.) and network services (such as\u00a0remote login, e-mail, printers, web hosting, data storage,\u00a0file transfer, domain name resolution (using DNS), dynamic IP address assignment (using\u00a0DHCP), and much more). 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