Fedora starts a number of programs automatically when the system is booted. These services (sometimes called Disk And Execution MONitors , or daemons ) perform automatic actions on the local computer and, in some cases, perform operations for remote computers on the network, such as sharing files and serving web pages.

Each service consumes memory and processor time, and each network service may provide a weak spot for an attack against your system. Disabling unused services can reduce your boot time, speed up your system, and reduce your security risk.