# systemd reduces service downtime on restart and reboot

Systemd v260 and v261 introduce features to reduce service downtime during restarts and reboots. These include optimizing dm-verity image loading and using live update orchestration for state persistence. Services can now maintain runtime state across reboots with minimal disruption.

https://cdn.media.ccc.de/events/all_systems_go/2026/h264-sd/asg2026-393-eng-systemd_reducing_impact_of_servicing_interruptions_on_restart_reboot_sd.mp4

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#systemd #services #reboot

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Created: 2026-10-16T01:01:43.945323+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-16T01:01:43.945323+00:00

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Original source: https://cdn.media.ccc.de/events/all_systems_go/2026/h264-sd/asg2026-393-eng-systemd_reducing_impact_of_servicing_interruptions_on_restart_reboot_sd.mp4