The DataSplice Server can be configured to run as a service. While this requires an additional configuration step, it is often the preferred method for launching the DataSplice Server. Compared to running as an application, launching it as a service has numerous advantages:

• The DataSplice Server can start automatically when the server computer boots up.
• It is launched independently from a particular user.
• Additional behavior can be configured using the service properties dialog box.

Configuring the Service

To configure the DataSplice Server to run as a service:

• Browse to C:\Program Files\DataSplice, or other installation path if different than the default location.
• Double click the DSServiceInstall.bat file.
• Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools.
• Double click Services.
• Double click the DataSplice Service entry to open the Properties dialog box.
• On the General tab, select Automatic from the Startup Type dropdown list to cause the service to start when the computer boots up:

  

• Select the Log On tab.
• In the Log on as: section, select This account:.
• Enter a valid local administrator account. This allows the necessary permissions for an administrator to log in and stop the service if needed.
• Enter and confirm the password in the appropriate fields:

  

• Click OK.

When the DataSplice Server launches as a service, it will not generate an icon in the system tray. To verify that it is running, you can open the Services panel and check its status. You can also open Windows Task Manager and look for the DSSplicer.exe and DSService.exe processes.

Removing the Service

At some point, you may wish to remove the DataSplice Server service that you have previously configured. You can use the following steps to do so.

To remove the DataSplice Server service:

• Browse to C:\Program Files\DataSplice, or other installation path if different than the default location.
• Double click the DSServiceRemove.bat file.