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What is shutdown command in Linux?
The shutdown command in Linux is used to shutdown the system in a safe way. … options – Shutdown options such as halt, power-off (the default option) or reboot the system. time – The time argument specifies when to perform the shutdown process.
How do I shut down a server?
How to Shut Down a Server
- Become superuser.
- Find out if users are logged in to the system. …
- Shut down the system. …
- If you are asked for confirmation, type y . …
- Type the superuser password, if prompted. …
- After you have finished the system administration tasks, press Control-D to return to the default system run level.
