Chapter 4

Configure and Use the Appropriate Processes and Services

This chapter covers the following Linux+ XK0-005 exam objective:

  • Images 1.4: Given a scenario, configure and use the appropriate processes and services.

On Linux systems, a service is a feature of the operating system or software that acts like a server. Administrators need to know how to manage these services by using the systemctl command, which is covered in this chapter.

Administrators often need to use the crontab and at utilities, which make it possible to schedule processes (or programs) in the future. Speaking of processes, it is also important to know how to list and control ...

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