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svcs: List information about a service.

svcs

$ svcs apache

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The command "svcs apache" is used to check the status of the Apache service on a Unix or Unix-like operating system such as Solaris or Oracle Solaris.

In Unix systems, services or daemons are managed by the Service Management Facility (SMF). The "svcs" command is used to query the status of services managed by SMF.

When you run "svcs apache", it will display the current status of the Apache service, such as "online", "maintenance", "offline", or "degraded". The "online" status means the service is running normally, while "maintenance" indicates that the service is temporarily halted for maintenance or configuration changes. "Offline" means the service is not enabled or installed, and "degraded" indicates a problem or issue affecting the service's functionality.

This command is useful for checking the status of the Apache service and troubleshooting any potential issues.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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