Visualizing systemd Startups

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Visualizing systemd Startups

Understanding what happens when a `systemd` system boots up and is running is essential to being able to use it properly and manage it. In this lab, we'll show you how to use the included tools to see your `systemd` startup sequences, both command line and also as a graphical plot. You'll come out of the lab with a clear understanding of what happened during a boot, how long each component took, and how long it took overall, as well as the structure of what a running system looks like.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 05, 2025

Duration

15m

Challenge

Viewing the Process Tree for a System

View the process tree for a systemd system.
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View systemd Startup Order and Dependencies

View systemd Startup Order and Dependencies.
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Plot out the systemd Boot Hierarchy

Plot out the systemd Boot Hierarchy.
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Plot out the systemd Target Layout

Plot out the systemd Target Layout.

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