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	All service commands must be run from an elevated command prompt (Run as Administrator).		All service commands must be run from an elevated command prompt (Run as Administrator).

			The default Windows service name is '''Middleware Service''' (the launcher name defined in the installer). You can specify a different name as an optional second parameter — useful if you need to run multiple instances on the same machine. If a custom name is used at install time, that same name must be passed to every subsequent command.

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	! Command !! Effect		! Command !! Effect
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	\| <code>Middleware_Service.exe /install</code> \|\| Register ~~the Windows service~~ with automatic startup on boot		\| <code>Middleware_Service.exe /install</code> \|\| Register as '''Middleware Service''' with automatic startup on boot
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	\| <code>Middleware_Service.exe /install-demand</code> \|\| Register ~~the service~~ with manual startup only		\| <code>Middleware_Service.exe /install "My Middleware"</code> \|\| Register with a custom service name
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			\| <code>Middleware_Service.exe /install-demand</code> \|\| Register with manual startup only
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	\| <code>Middleware_Service.exe /start</code> \|\| Start the service		\| <code>Middleware_Service.exe /start</code> \|\| Start the service
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	\| <code>Middleware_Service.exe /uninstall</code> \|\| Remove the service registration		\| <code>Middleware_Service.exe /uninstall</code> \|\| Remove the service registration
	\|}		\|}

			If a custom service name was used at install time, append it to all subsequent commands:

			Middleware_Service.exe /start "My Middleware"
			Middleware_Service.exe /stop "My Middleware"
			Middleware_Service.exe /uninstall "My Middleware"

	Once installed, the service also appears in the Windows Services management console (<code>services.msc</code>).		Once installed, the service also appears in the Windows Services management console (<code>services.msc</code>).

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Dgarratt at 09:31, 25 August 2024

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			[[Category: Middleware4j]]
	The application should be downloaded from [[Downloads]]		The application should be downloaded from [[Downloads]]

Dgarratt at 16:02, 23 August 2024

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	Windows will ask you if you are sure you want to open the command prompt with admin rights.		Windows will ask you if you are sure you want to open the command prompt with admin rights.

	[[file:middleware_service2.png\|~~400px~~]]		[[file:middleware_service2.png\|700px]]

	When the command prompt has opened you need to change into the folder where you installed the application. Then run the command shown above.		When the command prompt has opened you need to change into the folder where you installed the application. Then run the command shown above.
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	By default the account which a newly created service runs under is "System" which won't allow the program to connect to things like network shares. If you want the middleware to be able to collect and process files from network shares you will need to amend the service to run under a regular windows account - possibly a domain account. The account to use is your choice and depends on the folder/share/file permissions that you want the middleware to access. See the next screen for information on how to assign a specific account to the service.		By default the account which a newly created service runs under is "System" which won't allow the program to connect to things like network shares. If you want the middleware to be able to collect and process files from network shares you will need to amend the service to run under a regular windows account - possibly a domain account. The account to use is your choice and depends on the folder/share/file permissions that you want the middleware to access. See the next screen for information on how to assign a specific account to the service.

	[[file:middleware_service4.png\|~~400px~~]]		[[file:middleware_service4.png\|700px]]

Dgarratt at 16:01, 23 August 2024

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	To configure middlware to run as a service on a Windows computer use the following steps.		To configure middlware to run as a service on a Windows computer use the following steps.

	[[file:middleware_service0.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware_service0.png\|400px]]

	In order to install a windows service you need to run a command from the command prompt with admin permissions. This is a windows requirement.		In order to install a windows service you need to run a command from the command prompt with admin permissions. This is a windows requirement.

	[[file:middleware_service1.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware_service1.png\|400px]]

	Windows will ask you if you are sure you want to open the command prompt with admin rights.		Windows will ask you if you are sure you want to open the command prompt with admin rights.

	[[file:middleware_service2.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware_service2.png\|400px]]

	When the command prompt has opened you need to change into the folder where you installed the application. Then run the command shown above.		When the command prompt has opened you need to change into the folder where you installed the application. Then run the command shown above.

	[[file:middleware_service3.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware_service3.png\|400px]]

	By default the account which a newly created service runs under is "System" which won't allow the program to connect to things like network shares. If you want the middleware to be able to collect and process files from network shares you will need to amend the service to run under a regular windows account - possibly a domain account. The account to use is your choice and depends on the folder/share/file permissions that you want the middleware to access. See the next screen for information on how to assign a specific account to the service.		By default the account which a newly created service runs under is "System" which won't allow the program to connect to things like network shares. If you want the middleware to be able to collect and process files from network shares you will need to amend the service to run under a regular windows account - possibly a domain account. The account to use is your choice and depends on the folder/share/file permissions that you want the middleware to access. See the next screen for information on how to assign a specific account to the service.

	[[file:middleware_service4.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware_service4.png\|400px]]

Dgarratt at 15:57, 23 August 2024

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	[[file:middleware05.png\|400px]]		[[file:middleware05.png\|400px]]

	The install progress is displayed.		The install progress is displayed.

	[[file:middleware06.png\|400px]]		[[file:middleware06.png\|400px]]

	This message will be displayed when the install is complete.		This message will be displayed when the install is complete.

Dgarratt at 15:57, 23 August 2024

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	The default installation path is shown. I recommend not installing into the Windows Program Files folders as those folders will default to read-only after the install and this will cause issues with message processing and log files.		The default installation path is shown. I recommend not installing into the Windows Program Files folders as those folders will default to read-only after the install and this will cause issues with message processing and log files.

	[[file:middleware05.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware05.png\|400px]]
	The install progress is displayed.		The install progress is displayed.

	[[file:middleware06.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware06.png\|400px]]
	This message will be displayed when the install is complete.		This message will be displayed when the install is complete.

Dgarratt at 15:56, 23 August 2024

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	[[file:middleware01.png\|400px]]		[[file:middleware01.png\|400px]]

	The installer will load.....		The installer will load.....

	[[file:middleware02.png\|400px]]		[[file:middleware02.png\|400px]]

	Click on Next to begin the install.		Click on Next to begin the install.

	[[file:middleware03.png\|400px]]		[[file:middleware03.png\|400px]]

	The licence is displayed for you to read. If you are happy with it then click Agree.		The licence is displayed for you to read. If you are happy with it then click Agree.

Dgarratt at 15:55, 23 August 2024

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	Windows will ask you to confirm that you want to install the software. Click Yes if you want to proceed.		Windows will ask you to confirm that you want to install the software. Click Yes if you want to proceed.

	[[file:middleware01.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware01.png\|400px]]
	The installer will load.....		The installer will load.....

	[[file:middleware02.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware02.png\|400px]]
	Click on Next to begin the install.		Click on Next to begin the install.

	[[file:middleware03.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware03.png\|400px]]
	The licence is displayed for you to read. If you are happy with it then click Agree.		The licence is displayed for you to read. If you are happy with it then click Agree.

	[[file:middleware04.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware04.png\|400px]]

	The default installation path is shown. I recommend not installing into the Windows Program Files folders as those folders will default to read-only after the install and this will cause issues with message processing and log files.		The default installation path is shown. I recommend not installing into the Windows Program Files folders as those folders will default to read-only after the install and this will cause issues with message processing and log files.

Dgarratt at 15:53, 23 August 2024

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	You will find versions for Windows (32 and 64 bit), MacOS and Linux. The screens below show the Windows installation.		You will find versions for Windows (32 and 64 bit), MacOS and Linux. The screens below show the Windows installation.

	[[file:middleware00.png\|~~700px~~]]		[[file:middleware00.png\|400px]]

	Windows will ask you to confirm that you want to install the software. Click Yes if you want to proceed.		Windows will ask you to confirm that you want to install the software. Click Yes if you want to proceed.