Linux, the powerhouse behind countless servers and desktops worldwide, relies heavily on an initialization (init) system to bootstrap user space and manage system processes after booting.

When it comes to bootloaders for Linux systems, two popular options are Grub and Systemd-boot. Each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, making the choice between them dependent on ...

Over 10 years since its introduction, systemd can still get some Linux users riled up. I happen to not be one of them. Even though I try out systemd-free distros, I'll still likely regularly use ...

Home directories have been a fundamental part on any Unixy system since day one. They’re such a basic element, we usually don’t give them much thought. And why ...

Lightweight virtual containers with PID 1. In this article, I demonstrate a method to build one Linux system within another using the latest utilities within the systemd suite of management tools. The ...

"We are not using all systemd features, most obviously we are using 'rsyslog' as the system syslog daemon, not systemd's journald." Asked about the new rollback feature in SLES 12 which works with ...