Linuxexit code > 0
Failed to start service: Unit not found
$Failed to start nginx.service: Unit nginx.service not found.
Analysis
Systemd cannot find the service file you are trying to manage.
Common Triggers
- ●Service is not installed.
- ●Typo in service name (e.g.,
apachevsapache2vshttpd).
Debug Checks
- $List all unit files:
systemctl list-unit-files | grep <name>.
Resolution
1
Install the service.
2
Use the correct service name.
Metadata
- Tool
- Linux
- Severity
- High
- Tags
- #linux#systemd#service