Performance Optimization

Systemd performance tuning including boot optimization and resource control

Mastering OOM Policy: Tuning Systemd's Response to Out-of-Memory Events

Mastering OOM Policy: Tuning Systemd's Response to Out-of-Memory Events

Learn to control Linux's Out-of-Memory (OOM) killer behavior using systemd. This guide explores `OOMScoreAdjust` and `OOMPolicy` directives to protect critical services by influencing which processes get terminated during low-memory conditions. Master systemd's OOM tuning for enhanced system stability and resilience.

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Best Practices for Disabling Unnecessary Systemd Services and Timers

Best Practices for Disabling Unnecessary Systemd Services and Timers

Learn to optimize your Linux performance by safely streamlining systemd units. This guide covers best practices for identifying, disabling, and masking unnecessary services, sockets, and timers using `systemctl` commands. Reduce boot time and resource consumption by eliminating background overhead with clear, actionable steps and practical examples.

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Configuring Systemd Journal Limits: Optimizing Disk Usage and Log Rotation

Configuring Systemd Journal Limits: Optimizing Disk Usage and Log Rotation

Master the optimization of systemd logging by configuring effective journal limits. This comprehensive guide details how to manage log rotation using size-based directives like `SystemMaxUse` and `SystemKeepFree`, and time-based limits via `MaxRetentionSec`. Learn the crucial differences between persistent and volatile storage modes, apply configuration changes, and use `journalctl` commands to monitor disk usage and reclaim space, ensuring your system maintains stability and optimal performance.

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Comprehensive Guide to Systemd Cgroups for Resource Limiting and Isolation

Comprehensive Guide to Systemd Cgroups for Resource Limiting and Isolation

Master Linux resource management with systemd and cgroups. This guide explains how to use systemd slices, scopes, and services to apply precise CPU, memory, and I/O limits. Learn to isolate critical processes, prevent resource exhaustion, and ensure system stability with practical examples and best practices for effective performance optimization.

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Accelerate Linux Boot Time: Analyzing and Optimizing Systemd Unit Dependencies

Accelerate Linux Boot Time: Analyzing and Optimizing Systemd Unit Dependencies

Master systemd boot optimization to dramatically accelerate Linux startup times. This guide teaches you how to use `systemd-analyze blame` to pinpoint slow services, interpret critical dependency chains, and strategically modify unit files to enhance service parallelism. Learn practical techniques for managing `Wants` vs. `Requires` directives to unlock hidden performance gains and achieve a faster boot experience.

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