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Is there a way to make apache and mysql not run automatically on startup?

Currently, whenever I boot my machine, they start automatically and run in the background.

I am using Ubuntu 12.04.

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Apache

sudo update-rc.d -f apache2 disable

Apache is still using rc.d init script, which is why you must disable it using update-rc.d.

MySQL

echo manual | sudo tee /etc/init/mysql.override

MySQL on the other hand has converted to an upstart configuration file. The recommended way of disabling upstart services is to use an override file.

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  • Do i have to do this on every startup
    – shubham
    May 17, 2012 at 16:51
  • Nope, only once.. The changes are persistent. :)
    – SirCharlo
    May 17, 2012 at 16:52
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    A cleanest way to disable autostart for any service with a .conf file in /etc/init (like mysql), is to run as root: echo "manual" >> /etc/init/[service_name].override. Nov 23, 2012 at 10:41
  • kudo @el.atomo Manpage Event Definition "manual" This stanza will disregard any previously seen start on definition. By adding this stanza on any line below the start on definition, it provides the ability to stop a job from being automatically started. When specified, the only way to start such a job is via start. -- Also, take a look at Override File Handling Override files allow a jobs environment to be changed without modifying the jobs configuration file. Dec 6, 2012 at 19:56
  • Also this will work too: sudo mv /etc/init/cups.conf /etc/cups.conf.disabled. It's easier to see what services are disabled when you do this. Re: Can you remove printer support (cups) Dec 7, 2012 at 11:40
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For all system services in /etc/init.d, disabling them can be done with the update-rc.d command, e.g.:

update-rc.d -f apache2 remove

To restore it to running on startup:

update-rc.d apache2 defaults

You can also manually start and stop via service apache2 start and service apache2 stop.

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Run the following in a terminal:

update-rc.d -f apache2 remove

update-rc.d -f mysql remove

see: http://www.aboutlinux.info/2006/04/enabling-and-disabling-services-during_01.html

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  • Do i have to do this on every startup
    – shubham
    May 17, 2012 at 16:46
  • Sorry for my late reply (just saw your message). You don't have to do that every time it boots, it should stick
    – MCR
    Jul 26, 2012 at 11:59

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