How can I define a systemd target to start on boot or after another target

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I would like to know how I can define in a unit file for a systemd target i.e. /etc/systemd/system/sample.target

that it should be run at the multi-user.target level.

In a unit file for a service I might do something like this

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

In a target this would clearly not work so I am wondering how I could define this for a target.

I would like to create a target that runs as if it is WantedBy=multi-user.target

Dmitry Lvov · Answer

For example

[Unit]
Description=ABRT Automated Bug Reporting Tool
After=syslog.target
[Service]
Type=dbus
BusName=com.redhat.abrt
ExecStart=/usr/sbin/abrtd -d -s
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

JdeBP · Answer

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
In a target this would clearly not work

It works just fine for targets such as remote-fs.target; and the systemd.target manual page is clear that the [Install] section is valid in target units.  So use it.

How can I define a systemd target to start on boot or after another target

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