DataSplice Releases Mobile Integration Suite 3.0
Launching the DataSplice Server as a Service
During the installation process, a service is automatically created for running the DataSplice Server. In many instances, this is a more desirable method of running 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 can be launched independently from any particular user.
- Additional behavior can be configured using the service properties dialog box.
Configuring the Service
By default, the service is set up to be run manually. This allows for the service to be started from within the Services panel in Windows, while not executing the service by default. Often times, it is beneficial to configure the service to run automatically. This allows it to run automatically when the server computer boots up, thus eliminating the dependency for any particular users to be logged in or for the process to be started manually.
To configure the DataSplice 3.0 service to run automatically:
- Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- Double-click Administrative Tools.
- Double-click Services.
- Double-click the DataSplice 3.0 Service entry to open the corresponding Properties dialog box.
- On the General tab, select Automatic from the Startup type drop-down list.
- Select the Log On tab.
- In the Log on as: section, select This account:.
- Enter a valid local administrator account. This allows the necessary access for an administrator to log in and stop the service if needed.
- Enter and confirm the password in the appropriate fields.
- Click OK. The service can now be started by selecting it in the Services panel and clicking the Start Service button. If the service is not started now, it will automatically start the next time the server computer boots up.
When the DataSplice Server launches as a service, it will not generate an icon in the system tray. To verify that the service is running, open the Services panel and look at the Status column. If the service is running correctly, this column will display Started. You can also open Windows Task Manager and look for the DSService.exe and DSSplicer.exe processes, both of which should be present if the service is running correctly.
Last modified 2006-01-12 03:47 PM
