Step 5: Ensure that systemd is Running

Step 5: Ensure that systemd is Running

Inside AlmaLinux 8:
```
systemctl --version
```
Create or edit the wsl.conf file:
```
sudo nano /etc/wsl.conf
```
Add/ensure these lines:
```
[boot]
systemd=true
```
Save the file.
Restart WSL:
```
wsl --shutdown
```
Restart AlmaLinux 8:
```
wsl -d AlmaLinux8
```
Verify systemd:
```
systemctl --version
```