Chapter 9. Shutting Down a System (Tasks)

Table of Contents

Shutting Down the System (Task Map)
Shutting Down the System
System Shutdown Commands
User Notification of System Down Time
Turning Off Power to All Devices

Shutting Down the System (Task Map)

Task

Description

For Instructions

Determine who is logged in to a system.

Use the who command to determine who is logged in to a system.

How to Determine Who Is Logged in to a System

Shut down a server.

Use the shutdowncommand with the appropriate options to shut down a server.

How to Shut Down a Server

Shut down a stand-alone system.

Use the init command and indicate the appropriate run-level to shut down a stand-alone system.

How to Shut Down a Stand-Alone System

Turn off power to all devices.

Powering down a system includes the following devices:

  • CPU

  • Monitor

  • External devices, such as disks, tapes, and printers

How to Turn Off Power to All Devices