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# update-rc.d

> Install and remove services which are System-V style init script links.
> Init scripts are in the `/etc/init.d/`.
> More information: <https://manned.org/update-rc.d>.

- Install a service:

`update-rc.d {{mysql}} defaults`

- Enable a service:

`update-rc.d {{mysql}} enable`

- Disable a service:

`update-rc.d {{mysql}} disable`

- Forcibly remove a service:

`update-rc.d -f {{mysql}} remove`
