Ubuntu, Python script, how to run after boot and using update-rc.d

Question

I have a python script in /etc/init.d/test.py. I want to run this script and network access is required since I clone from github.

So...I am confused about using this command:

 sudo update-rc.d test.py start NN rl

I assume I want run level 3? What is hte NN? In essence, should the update-rc.d line look like? I would like it last on bootup. That is the last script that should be run.

Thanks

Answer 1

The NN is the numeric prefix you want; to load near the end of the statrup sequence, use the highest possible number, 99. Use defaults instead of start and hard-coding runlevel 3 for a reasonable interactive script. See further http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/oneiric/man8/update-rc.d.8.html

Ideally, your script should have the headers for determining its dependencies; then it will be possible to run it as soon as possible, i.e. when its dependencies are satisfied. Again, read the man page for pointers.