When configuring a systemd service unit file, selecting which 'Type' setting will only consider the service started once the process finishes initializing and is ready to accept connections or tasks?
The 'Type=notify' setting is used when the service sends a notification message via the sd_notify() function to inform systemd that it has finished its initialization and is ready to handle requests. Other types such as 'simple' assume the service is ready as soon as the binary is executed, while 'forking' assumes readiness when the initial process exits.
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What are the main differences between 'Type=simple' and 'Type=notify'?
What are the other 'Type' settings available in systemd services?
What does 'sd_notify()' do in the context of systemd services?