How to keep apache and mysql from starting automatically

Question

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.

score 47 · Accepted Answer · edited Dec 09 '14 at 02:59

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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.

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.

edited Dec 09 '14 at 02:59

T0xicCode

answered May 17 '12 at 16:40

SirCharlo

Do i have to do this on every startup – shubham May 17 '12 at 16:51
Nope, only once.. The changes are persistent. :) – SirCharlo May 17 '12 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. – José Fernández Ramos Nov 23 '12 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. – Gerard Roche Dec 06 '12 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) – Gerard Roche Dec 07 '12 at 11:40
Can you use update-rc.d on MySQL? – Ehtesh Choudhury Feb 04 '14 at 18:56
@Shurane Sadly, no. – SirCharlo Feb 11 '14 at 12:20
it seems to me that mysql only starts with apache by default, so I only need to disable apache. – törzsmókus Apr 22 '16 at 01:23

score 10 · Answer 2 · answered May 17 '12 at 16:39

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.

score 5 · Answer 3 · answered May 17 '12 at 16:39

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Run the following in a terminal:

update-rc.d -f apache2 remove

update-rc.d -f mysql remove

answered May 17 '12 at 16:39

MCR

Do i have to do this on every startup – shubham May 17 '12 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 '12 at 11:59