Service

Synopsis

This module facilitates the current status of file in the system. It can mention the status as running or not. Automation is possible. This module specify the configuration of your environment. It is user friendly with Ubuntu and cent OS.

Help command

Help command used to find information about a specified command. For more information about changes to functionality of service we can use this help command. The following screen shot will guide you.

ptconfigure Service help
Kevell@corp:/# ptconfigure Service help

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  This command allows you to view or modify service

  Service, service

- start
Start a system service
example: ptconfigure service start --service-name="apache2"

- stop
Stop a system service
example: ptconfigure service restart --service-name="apache2"

- restart
Restart a system service
example: ptconfigure service restart --service-name="apache2"

- ensure-running
Ensure a system service is running. If it is already running, dont attempt to start it
If it is not running, start it
example: ptconfigure service ensure-running --service-name="apache2"

- is-running
Checks whether a system service is running.
example: ptconfigure service is-running --service-name="apache2"

- run-at-reboots
Ensure a system service will auto start on reboots.
example: ptconfigure service run-at-reboots --service-name="apache2"

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Options

Parameters Alternative Parameter Functions Comment
start Service, service Start a system service ptconfigure service start –service-name=”apache2”
stop Service, service Stop asystem service ptconfigure service stop –service-name=”apache2”
Restart Service, service Restart a system service ptconfigure service restart –service-name=”apache2”
Ensure-running Service, service Ensure a system service is running. In case of not running start it else don’t attempt ptconfigure service ensure-running –service- name=”apache2”
Is-running Service, service Check whether a system service is running or not running start it else don’t attempt ptconfigure service is-running –service-name=”apache2”
Run-at-reboots Service, service Ensure a system service auto start on reboots ptconfigure service run-at-reboots –service- name=”apache2|

Benefits

  • The user can check the system working status at any time.
  • Service provides to exchange data among the system.
  • It permits the sharing of the resources of the machine
  • Service also provides the function of back-up.
  • Service provides a flexible networking environment.
  • This involves coordination of distributed data.
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