chkconfig vs. /etc/rc.d/init.d/httpd -- what does each do best?

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On Mon, 16 Sep 2002, Mark Berkwitt wrote:

> Ok, so I just ran "./chkconfig httpd on" from /sbin. I then tried 
> http://localhost/ and nada. 

'chkconfig httpd on' only ensures that httpd will start at the current 
runlevel the next time you reboot (or switch runlevels).

> If I were to use /etc/rc.d/init.d/httpd start 
> I would be able to see my index.html, or whatever topped the default list.

'chkconfig httpd on' doesnt start it for you.  '/etc/rc.d/init.d/httpd 
start' does.

> What did running "chkconfig httpd on" do and how can I do what I want which is 
> actually start httpd and control whether or not it starts at boot?
> 

David

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