Service ******* .. highlight:: bash Disable ======= From `How do I disable auto boot for older server?`_: Edit:: /etc/postgresql/9.1/main/start.conf Replace ``auto`` with ``manual`` or ``disabled``. .. _`How do I disable auto boot for older server?`: https://serverfault.com/questions/582499/i-have-multiple-postgresql-servers-installed-how-do-i-disable-auto-boot-for-old