Upstart

Upstart is an event-based init system for Linux that replaces the traditional SysVinit. It manages system startup, shutdown, and service supervision by responding to events such as hardware changes or file system mounting. It was designed to improve boot speed and handle modern hardware hotplugging more effectively than SysVinit.

Also known as: upstart init, upstart daemon, upstart system, event-based init, ubuntu upstart

Why learn Upstart?

Developers should learn Upstart when working on Linux systems, particularly Ubuntu versions prior to 15.04, as it was the default init system. It's useful for creating and managing custom services, handling dependencies between services, and automating tasks based on system events. Knowledge of Upstart is valuable for system administration, DevOps roles, and maintaining legacy Ubuntu servers.

Learning Resources

• docs: Upstart Cookbook
• docs: Ubuntu Upstart Documentation
• tutorial: Upstart Tutorial on Linux.com
• video: YouTube: Upstart vs Systemd