How to configure a systemd service unit to execute a command or script at system shutdown

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Issue

  • How can I create a systemd service unit in RHEL 7 that executes something only at shutdown/reboot time?

  • How to run a service script right before shutdown in RHEL 7?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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