What benefit do I get from JSVC over just using systemd?
java,tomcat,centos7,systemd,jsvc
In general, most of the functionality provided by jsvc is provided by systemd, with the exception of opening of privileged ports (see below). If possible, it is a very good idea to switch to using systemd functionality directly, since things become simpler and more efficient. Your unit file looks mostly...
Is the best way to package jsvc with your java service as source code, then have people who use it compile before using?
Unless you have a well defined set of supported platforms (e.g. like Apache BigTop) then you are better off sticking with source packaging. Especially when JVSC is built with shared libraries, keeping your bundled binaries compatible across platforms is going to be a larger headache than it's worth. For a...