How to create a linux service

Hi, today we will learn how to create a linux service. I use Ubuntu 20.04 to test. Have fun!

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/etc/systemd/system/test_service.service

Example file content:

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[Unit]
Description=Demo test service
After=network.target
StartLimitIntervalSec=0

[Service]
Type=simple
Restart=always
RestartSec=1
User=**root**
ExecStart=**COMMAND TO EXECUTE**

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

You can see the full service defination here.

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sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl start test_service.service
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sudo systemctl enable test_service.service
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sudo systemctl status test_service.service
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sudo systemctl stop test_service.service

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