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In Linux, the init command mainly serves the following functions:<\/p>\n

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  1. System startup: The init command is the first process in the Linux system, responsible for launching all other processes and services in the system.<\/li>\n
  2. Management of system runlevels: The init command can be used to switch between different system runlevels, which represent the different services and processes loaded at system startup. Different runlevels can be switched using the init command.<\/li>\n
  3. System management services: The ‘init’ command can start, stop, and restart various system services, such as network services and file system services.<\/li>\n
  4. System shutdown: the ‘init’ command can also be used to shutdown or restart the system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In general, the init command is a very important command in the Linux system, responsible for key operations such as system booting, service management, and shutdown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    In Linux, the init command mainly serves the following functions: System startup: The init command is the first process in the Linux system, responsible for launching all other processes and services in the system. 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