Safely Reboot a Linux System
Posted by Quinn McHenry in Linux
The proper method of rebooting a Linux system ensures data integrity by terminating processes and synchronizing the filesystems.
To reboot a Linux system, use the following command:
shutdown -r
To reboot immediately, specify the command with the now option:
shutdown -r now
About Quinn McHenry
Quinn was one of the original co-founders of Tech-Recipes. He is currently crafting iOS applications as a senior developer at Small Planet Digital in Brooklyn, New York.
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