Explore the powerful capabilities of systemd for service management in this comprehensive USENIX conference talk. Discover how to leverage the best aspects of traditional service management and containerization, allowing for flexible and secure deployment options. Learn techniques for packaging dependencies, managing network access, and restricting file system access while maintaining ease of service management. Dive into advanced systemd features, including service isolation, socket and path activation, watchdog functionality, and task scheduling. Gain insights on handling service failures and maximizing systemd's potential on your Linux server. Whether you're a system administrator or a curious developer, this talk provides valuable knowledge to enhance your service deployment strategies.