Configuring a Grid Service Container to Run as a Windows Service

This is a description of how to configure a grid service container to run as a Windows service.

The first step is to create a Windows service to run the container. From the command window, issue these commands:

 cd %CATALINA_HOME%

bin\service install serviceName

where serviceName is the name of the grid service in the container such as dorian or SnpDataService.

The next step is to edit the properties of the Windows service using the control panel's Services window.

The service you created appears with the name you provided prefixed with "Apache Tomcat". Select that service. Edit the service's properties.

Services

When the properties dialog appears, select the LogOn tab. You will use this tab to specify the account that the service will run under. This will normally be the same account that you are currently logged in with.

Click on the This Acount radio button. Enter the account and password.

LogOn Tab

Select the General tab.

Make sure that the Startup type field is set to "Automatic".

If the Start button is not grayed out, click on the Start button to start the service.

Click on th OK button to dismiss the dialog.

General Tab

The service should now be running. Check the log file to verify this.

Configuring a Grid Service Container to Run as a Windows Service

Services

LogOn Tab

General Tab