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The following are services which DLS IV uses and requires to run: | The following are services which DLS IV uses and requires to run: | ||
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The Multi-Comm Port Handler is the service component that handles the comm port assignment of each job. This service allows Comm Port Sharing, without requiring any extra user intervention. | The Multi-Comm Port Handler is the service component that handles the comm port assignment of each job. This service allows Comm Port Sharing, without requiring any extra user intervention. | ||
Revision as of 18:48, 25 April 2009
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What is a Windows Service?
Possibly the biggest new feature of DLS IV is the service-based architecture.
On Microsoft Windows operating systems, a Windows service is a long-running executable that performs specific functions and which is designed not to require user intervention. Windows services can be configured to start when the operating system is booted and run in the background as long as Windows is running, or they can be started manually when required.
There are many advantages to this architecture: - DLS IV does not rely on the current user's permissions - Allows effective integration with SQL Server Express - Allows operations to continue in the background AFTER the application has been closed
DLS IV Services
The following are services which DLS IV uses and requires to run:
MCPH
The Multi-Comm Port Handler is the service component that handles the comm port assignment of each job. This service allows Comm Port Sharing, without requiring any extra user intervention.
Thanks to the MCPH, it's a one-time setup per connection type in the Modem Manager.
DLS Authentication Service
The Authentication service is DLS IV's padlock. This service ensures that your database will never fall into the wrong hands. The Security Stamp and Hardware Key are both processed by the authentication service on every login attempt.
DLS Communication Service
The Communication service is the workhorse that performs all communication jobs. This service receives each communication job, converts to panel-friendly commands, and executes your upload/download. Having the communication service allows you to submit many jobs in queue, close down the DLS IV application and walk away. The Communication service executes the jobs silently in the background, storing detailed information about each job in the database for your later review.
DLS Application Service
The Application service is DLS IV's engine. This service is at the core of every operation in DLS IV. It controls all traffic to-and-from the database, it builds up each communication job and checks the job's status as it's processed,
