Using Systemd on Flatcar Container Linux

Flatcar makes heavy use of systemd services and customization techniques. Understanding core concepts like drop-in units, timers and embedding environment variables, make it easier to apply the right changes to an instance being deployed. These guides can help you get up to speed.

Getting started with systemd

An introduction to the most important systemd concepts used in Flatcar.

Overview of systemctl

The most common operations done with systemctl in Flatcar.

Using systemd and udev rules

How to run units when specific udev events trigger.

User Units

Systemd User Units