You can monitor, start, stop, and restart services on Linux Agent computers from a GPO in the GPEdit Extension snap-in. You can use an existing GPO or create a new one, but the GPO needs to be linked with the OU that has the Linux Agent or agents where you want to perform the action.
NOTE:You can use the command-line interface to refresh Linux Agent policies.
Linux agents deliver flexible installation and configuration capability to work across enterprise and cloud. Supported Linux Agent Install Modes include agent machines joined to:
On Premises AD: Manage with native tools
Cloud AD: Manage with GPEdit Extension
Cloud Non AD: Manage with web console or third party AD tools
This allows you to monitor files in real time and for persistence of local Linux Configuration files, outside of GPOs and the Sysvol check cycle.
In addition, The Linux cloud agent helps extend on premises AD management capabilities to cloud based Linux resources. This permits you to leverage on premises AD authorization and authentication to improve security and reduce the number of unmanaged identities.
For information about accessing or creating GPOs in Active Directory, see Accessing or Creating Group Policy Objects.
To start, stop, or restart a service on a Linux Agent computer:
Right-click the applicable GPO or GPO link in an OU, and select Edit to open the GPO editor.
If needed, you can create a new GPO that is linked to the OU and then open the editor from the new object.
Expand Linux Settings in the GPO editor, and click the Services node.
Click the plus icon +, and enter the service name. This must be the actual service name as opposed to the friendly name of the service.
Select the desired option (Start, Stop, or Restart), and click Add.
NOTE:For information about checking service status on a Linux Agent, see Verify the Linux Agent Service is running.