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How do I run DataHub as a Windows Service?

To install the Cogent DataHub program as a Windows service, follow these steps.

 

  1. Start up the DataHub program. (Select the program using the Windows Start menu, or double click the desktop icon.)
  2. Configure the DataHub Security and Remote Config options as described at https://softwaretoolbox.com/blog/datahub-v11-remote-configuration 
    You will need the Remote Config program to access and configure your DataHub instance while it is running as a service.
  3. Test the Remote Config program to ensure you can log in and access everything.
  4. When you are sure that you are able to log into the Remote Config program, exit the DataHub instance. (Right-click the DataHub icon in the system tray, then select Exit from the pop-up menu.)
  5. Use the Service Manager to install the DataHub software as a Windows service by clicking Install/Update Service

 

Helpful links:

How to Install Cogent DataHub as a Service using the Command Line - https://help.softwaretoolbox.com/faq/3975

Running the Cogent DataHub as a service and using a custom configuration file directory- https://help.softwaretoolbox.com/faq/1593

How do I change the user that DataHub runs under as a service? - https://help.softwaretoolbox.com/faq/how-do-i-change-the-account-that-datahub-runs-under-as-a-service