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Running StorMan Server as a Windows service

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What is a Windows service?

 

Please refer to this Wikipedia article for more information. If you do not understand the implications of running applications as a service, please do not proceed with the steps outlined in this article.

 

 

How can I run StorMan Server as a Windows service?

 

Instructions are provided below. Please ensure all StorMan Clients are closed before performing this operation.

 

  Step 1

Open StorMan Server, and select 'Register Current Database as a Service' from the 'File' menu. This will register the server as a Windows service.

 
  Step 2

Once done, quit the StorMan Server application. Then, open the Windows Management Console Services snap-in via 'Control Panel' -> 'Administrative Tools' -> 'Services'.

 

Windows Management Console - Services snap-in

Screenshot: The Windows Management Console - Services snap-in

 
  Step 3

Locate and then right-click on the '4D Server: StorMan' service, and select 'Properties'. Click 'Start' to start the service. If you want the StorMan Server service to automatically start each time you start Windows, set the start-up type to 'Automatic' or 'Automatic (Delayed Start)' - depending on your preferences. When done, click 'OK' to save & close.
  Done!

You have now setup StorMan Server as a Windows service.

 

  • Note: While StorMan Server is running as a service, you will not be able to access the StorMan Server application via the usual Start Menu shortcut for the application - as the database will be in use (and "locked") by the service.

 

 

How can I stop running StorMan Server as a Windows service?

 

Instructions are provided below. Please ensure all StorMan Clients are closed before performing this operation.

 

  Step 1

Open the Windows Management Console Services snap-in via 'Control Panel' -> 'Administrative Tools' -> 'Services'.

 

Windows Management Console - Services snap-in

Screenshot: The Windows Management Console - Services snap-in

 
  Step 2

Locate and then right-click on the '4D Server: StorMan' service, and select 'Properties'. Click 'Stop' to terminate the service. Change the start-up type to 'Manual'. When done, click 'OK' to save & close.

 
  Step 3

Launch the StorMan Server application in the usual fashion, and select 'Unregister Current Database' from the 'File' menu. This will unregister the server as a Windows service.

 

 

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