NAME
systemd-update-utmp.service, systemd-update-utmp-runlevel.service, systemd-update-utmp – Write audit and utmp updates at bootup, runlevel changes and shutdownSYNOPSIS
systemd-update-utmp.service
systemd-update-utmp-runlevel.service
/lib/systemd/systemd-update-utmp
DESCRIPTION
systemd-update-utmp-runlevel.service is a service that writes SysV runlevel changes to utmp and wtmp, as well as the audit logs, as they occur. systemd-update-utmp.service does the same for system reboots and shutdown requests.
Willie
Willie has over 15 years of experience in Linux system administration and DevOps. After managing infrastructure for startups and enterprises alike, he founded Command Linux to share the practical knowledge he wished he had when starting out. He oversees content strategy and contributes guides on server management, automation, and security.