Systemd settings

Systemd has a wide range of settings that can be configured, especially with the different types of units. Another part that can be configured is within the core components of systemd itself.

Configuration files

FileSystemd componentDescription
/etc/systemd/journald.confsystemd-journaldJournals
/etc/systemd/logind.confsystemd-logindLogin handling
/etc/systemd/networkd.confsystemd-networkdNetwork configuration
/etc/systemd/pstore.confsystemd-pstoreArchive contents of a pstore (Linux persistent storage filesystem)
/etc/systemd/sleep.confMultiple partsSuspend and hibernation configuration
/etc/systemd/system.confSystem servicesOverrides the default configuration during compilation of systemd
/etc/systemd/timesyncd.confsystemd-timesyncdTime synchronization
/etc/systemd/user.confUser servicesOverrides the default configuration during compilation of systemd

Settings for systemd units

Systemd units can be configured with a lot of fine-grained settings. This overview shows which settings are available and what they do.