There are several ways to shut down a Linux server system, depending on the type of server and the distribution of Linux that you are using. Here are a few common methods:
- Using the “shutdown” command: This command allows you to schedule a shutdown at a specific time, or to shut down immediately. To shut down immediately, use the following command:
shutdown -h now
- Using the “init” command: The “init” command is used to change the system runlevel. To shut down the system, you can use the following command:
init 0
- Using the “reboot” command: The “reboot” command is used to reboot the system. To shut down the system, use the following command:
reboot -h now
- Using the “poweroff” command: This command is used to power off the system. To shut down the system, use the following command:
poweroff
Please note that shutting down a server system improperly can cause data loss or corruption, so it’s always recommended to use these commands with caution and make sure to save all the work before shutting down. Also, some servers have hardware management interface like ilo,idrac,etc. you can use those interfaces to shut down the server.