How do I run DataHub as a Windows Service?
To install the Cogent DataHub program as a Windows service, follow these steps.
- Start up the DataHub program. (Select the program using the Windows Start menu, or double click the desktop icon.)
- 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. - Test the Remote Config program to ensure you can log in and access everything.
- 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.)
- 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