Questions tagged [services]
A Linux service is an application (or set of applications) that runs in the background waiting to be used, or carrying out essential tasks.
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Restart Pi after ping failure?
I have been creating a prototype using Pi Zeros, they work great at my house but are failing often at customer's site (other side of country).
I do not know if the Pi kernel is crashing or if it's ...
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Docker 'core-dump' error when starting service
I'm using a Raspberry Pi 1 Model B.
I've just installed using the easy script:
curl -sSL https://get.docker.com | sh
install results:
# Executing docker install script, commit: 4957679
+ sudo -E ...
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Python program runs with 'python3 progfile.py' but fail to start as service
I installed a python program from a github repo with an automatic script. It is configured to launch itself as a service on startup, and everything seems working fine. I edited the 'py' file to change ...
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Monitoring NICs on the Pi
Is it possible to have a script running as a service constantly monitor certain NICs and alert me throught LEDs if one of them has been disconnected or is not properly detected by the OS?
Would ...
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Running a Python Script with Tensorflow via systemd doesn't work, but running the same script via the terminal works
I have successfully coded a Python 3 Script that detects objects in a frame given my the camera. Based on those objects detected, I run commands and logic. I have tested this and I can run it via the ...
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Functioning Script for Access Point Which Fails When Run as a Service
In order to reach my Raspberry Pi 3 B +, I need it to broadcast an access point upon booting.
I am aware that there are common issues with crontab @reboot and systemctl running when networking is ...
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Getting Service status and automatic mounting of external drives
I have following bash script, I wanted to add few more things to it: (This script runs from root cronjob every 6 hours). Device is Raspberry Pi running raspberian.
#!/bin/bash
# Script: temp_email.sh
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Start Service with Sudo
I am trying to run an Express API server with sudo permissions and have it automatically start on boot.
The API needs access to bcm2835 library, and I get the following when trying to run node server....
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running python script as service and calling functions from another program
I have a python script to control some LEDS. In a compiled c++ program I have been calling python scripts like so in various places:
system("python /home/pi/leds_flash.py")
system("python /home/pi/...
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Not able to start the Plex Media Server on my Raspberry 3 anymore
I currently have the problem, that my Plex Media Server, which is set up on a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, cannot be started. When I hit sudo service plexmediaservice status, I get the following error:
pi@...
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Boot: multi-user.target starting late
My Raspberry Pi Zero running Raspbian Stretch Lite (2018-10-09) seems to be slow at boot. First off, the state of the OS:
It is basically a freshly installed image on a properly working Class 10 SD ...
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How to make a service to run a python script which includes browser automation
I have python script which is using selenium web driver to do some web automation task. This python code is running perfectly fine when I am running it from the terminal. It launches firefox and does ...
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rfcomm service not working for Bluetooth over serial
I'm trying to connect with a terminal to my Raspberry Pi over Bluetooth, however with my current configuration (which is what I have found in numerous places online) when any device pairs and connects ...
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Service failing to wait for internet connection
I'm strying to make my systemd service start after internet connection has been established. I read several questions on this forum, but no success so far. The error is analog to Invalid host: ...
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Service won't run python srcipt with privileges RASPBIAN JEESIE
I have script in python that need to be run with "sudo" keyword. Everything because I'm accessing "/dev/mem". Now I need to start this python script on RPi startup. So I create simple service that ...
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“service restart” working although init.d script doesn't support “restart”
I wrote the following script /etc/init.d/tomcat in order to manage my manually-installed Apache Tomcat server as a service:
#!/bin/sh
#
# /etc/init.d/tomcat -- startup script for the Tomcat servlet ...
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How to stop XRDP service from autostarting
I'm using Raspbian Stretch and I installed XRDP from APT:
sudo apt-get install xrdp
After that, the XRDP service is started automatically on boot. Now, I would like to disable the autostart, so I ...
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Can I fix memory leaks of a chromium tab by killing and restarting the tab or chromium?
I'm running a raspberry with a small monitor in kiosk mode, which means: it's running a full-screen chromium tab all around the clock.
The problem is that I have noticed that there are many websites ...
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Python script does not run when called by service
I have written a python program that continuously parses my current IP and emails it to me if it changes that I want to begin running as soon as the computer boots up: /home/pi/sendIP.py#note that ...
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Php7.0 is installed, but service doesn't appear in services list
I have install php7.0 and some it extention, but when I type
"sudo service php7.0 restart", what I found is
"Failed to restart php7.0.service: Unit php7.0.service failed to load: No such file or ...
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openvpn: make it restart if process fails
I'm testing openvpn to restart if it fails for whatever reason.
I edited the file /lib/systemd/system/openvpn.service (with vi straight, just in case) and set the Type to simple, added Restart=always ...
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systemd: hand-made service fails to start on boot
I created an application that I want to start on boot for the raspberry.
I had already set up a service for wvdial by hand to make it start on boot and it works like a charm so I then started working ...
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Disable dnsmasq on boot Raspbian Stretch
I need to disable dnsmasq from starting during boot.
So far I've tried
sudo systemctl disable dnsmasq.service
sudo update-rc.d -f dnsmasq remove
ENABLED=0 in /etc/default/dnsmasq
None of these work. ...
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Paho mqtt client on boot up (temporary name resolution failure)
I am trying to run a Paho mqtt client on boot up just like the person with this question.
My specs are the same. Running raspbian Stretch. I'm using crontab with the following entry:
@reboot python /...
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Raspbian start certain services after boot to optimize boot time [duplicate]
I set up a Raspbian stretch lite and am about to make it start xserver after boot. Now I am confused about the long boot time! I ran system-analyze blame to check which services take the most time:
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How do I restart sshd on raspbian?
How do I restart sshd on raspbian stretch?
This does not work:
pi@raspberrypi:~/.ssh $ sudo systemctl restart sshd
Failed to restart sshd.service: Unit sshd.service not found.
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DHCP Server not starting up on boot
I have installed isc-dhcp-server on my Raspbian OS RPi. The RPi boots up after my switch and other devices have successfully booted. However the DHCP server does not start automatically while other ...
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Radicale running in local network, though not reachable from laptop
Obviously, I am a complete beginner in setting up a server. That is why I started to play around with a raspberry pi in the first place. I already managed to set up some smb shares.
I am trying for ...
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How to exit a python daemon cleanly?
I want a simple python script to run in background, therefore I configured daemon test.service in /etc/systemd/system/.
[Unit]
Description=Test service
After=multi-user.target
[Service]
Type=simple
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MongoDB 3.2 or higher on Raspberry Pi 3
I'm trying to update my mongodb version on my raspberry pi.
I've runned following commands
$ sudo apt-get install mongodb
So far so good. I can access the mongo shell by typing mongo in the console.
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Connecting Pi with instance in Amazon web service
I am trying to connect with the AWS instance using my Pi. I am using mobile data through wifi tethering for Pi. When I am trying to connect with the instance with as mentioned below I am getting No ...
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Configured Python Script as Service doesn't run on Startup
I created a service to run my python program at Raspberry Startup. But the program doesn't execute.
My Service File:
[Unit]
Description =Serviço para iniciar o Gateway
After= multi-user.target
[...
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RPi corrupting one SD card a week
I have a model 3 running some python code as a service. It's never on for more than 30 minutes at a time and is maybe used once a day. However, when I do use it, it is often powered on and off ...
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Why can't I install/start minidlna?
Since this week start, I can no more start minidlna. The main change being I had an electric shutdown of my Raspberry.
When I try to start the service using service minidlna start, the service doesn'...
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Enabling SSH by default on Raspbian Stretch
I have a Raspberry Pi 1 Model A running an image of Raspbian Stretch Lite.
I've noticed that when I power on my pi and allow it to start up, I can't seem to SSH into it from my Mac laptop. First, I ...
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Check service status in real-time
I'd like to check the status of a service in real-time.
I already know the command to check for example my Homebridge server:
/etc/init.d/homebridge status
When I'm debugging, I'd like to see the ...
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Setting up Firewall on RaspberryPi [closed]
As default, Raspbian loads firewalld.service on boot.
I wish to define firewall's inbound and outbound ports in order to allow services such as pigpiod, VNC, SSH and so , to be able to control each ...
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How to disable other applications also desktop applications in Raspberry Pi?
I want to disable unused programs and services also desktop application in Raspberry Pi except my own program to gain performance from RAM. I searched on the web and found some information.
To ...
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Using darkice as a service at startup
I am trying to setup a Raspberry Pi to stream to Broadcastify using Darkice.
I have followed the setup process outlined on this website:
The issue I'm currently facing is that I cannot get the ...
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Changing run level causes freeze
I accidentally discovered that the Raspberry Pi 3 can run on 2.1A, so I constantly get the Lightning Bolt in the corner, indicating that I'm going to go over the limit it will let me.
So, to consume ...
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Python script as systemd service not running [duplicate]
I know there have been a lot of similar questions, but for the life of me I can't figure out what's wrong! I have a script that forwards a port via ssh tunnel, and it works pretty fine, and I want to ...
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Simple “service runner” for a Raspberry Pi
I created several simple "microservices" for my Raspberry Pi (running Raspbian) for a variety of different purposes, for example:
HTTP server that reads temperature from a sensor and returns it when ...
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How to prevent application from crashes in Rpi?
I replace ~/.config/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart file to run my script that runs my application. But when my application crashes never run again.
I tried before run my app in a service, but as my app ...
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How to write service on Jessie [closed]
I would like to write a service with the standard start, stop, restart, status interface and that runs on startup and restarts if killed. However, in researching solutions, I've discovered that there ...
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Disable the “vncserver-x11-serviced.service” Service at Startup
I see that the service "vncserver-x11-serviced.service" is running at startup-
● vncserver-x11-serviced.service - VNC Server in Service Mode daemon
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/...
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getty service on RP3 just doesn't go away
I have put a neo GPS chip onto the /dev/ttyAMA0 port and set it up.
All is good until I reboot the pi then I have comms issues with the AMA0 port. I eventually find a service I thought was dead and ...
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Access Point service is not starting on boot with systemd
I've followed this guide to enable both AP and client modes in my RPi 3 at the same time, and it's working fine (some tweaking involved). But now I'm trying to start the AP on boot, which is covered ...
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C# service to run on Windows 10 IoT
I've developed a Windows based service, is it possible to install the service to Windows 10 IoT? If YES, please state how. TQ
P/S: I'm using PI-2 model B
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How to disable OpenVPN from running at startup on Raspbian?
I'm trying to disable OpenVPN from running at startup. I tried changed the setting for AUTOSTART in /etc/default/openvpn from all to none, but that didn't work.
How do I disable OpenVPN from running ...
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Raspberry Transmission-daemon doesn't restart automatically
I followed this guide:
https://pimylifeup.com/raspberry-pi-torrentbox/
transmission works without problems but everytime I reboot the RaspberryPi I need to stop the service and then start again ...
