While systemd has succeeded in its original goals, it’s not stopping there. systemd is becoming the Svchost of Linux — which I don’t think most Linux folks want.

Systemd and the systemctl command play vital roles in most of today's Linux systems. This post explains commands for peering into some aspects of how they work.

Microsoft and Canonical have teamed up to add systemd support to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, allowing a larger number of compatible apps to be installed.

Learn to start, stop, and restart Linux services easily with systemctl and service commands. Essential tips for Linux server management.

Systemd provides nothing that positively impacts these use cases in significant ways. Systemd thus appears to be a massive, fundamental change to core Linux administration for no perceivable gain.

After Linux civil war, Ubuntu to adopt systemd After months of often bitter debate, Ubuntu will follow Debian in using systemd instead of its own Upstart for Linux start-up and shutdown routines.

Jack Wallen walks you through everything you need to know about masked services in Linux.