How to convert init scripts to systemd units files

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Issue

  • We have init scripts for versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and earlier that we want to port to systemd unit files so that they will work on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and newer.
  • How do I convert init scripts to systemd unit files?
  • I want to change my custom init script to be compatible with systemd

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

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