remove service from startup

update-rc.d -f <serviceName> remove


enable a services defaults

update-rc.d <serviceName> defaults


For services that use upstart  there will be a file for the service in /etc/init/
disable/enable startup  by commenting the line #start on

Start a service

start <serviceName>
   or
service <serviceName> start


Stop a service

stop <serviceName>
   or
service <serviceName> stop