Main > User Guide > Batch commands > freppleservice.exe (Windows only)

This executable is available only on Windows.
It allows controlling a Windows service that runs the frePPLe web server for the user interface.

The Windows event log provides information on starts and stops of the service.

Usage:

  • freppleservice [options] install
    Register the new service.
    After this step, you'll be able to see the service in the Service Manager.
  • freppleservice [options] update
    Update the configuration of the service.
  • freppleservice [options] remove
    Remove the service.
    After it's stopped, the service will be removed from the list shown in Service Manager.
  • freppleservice [options] start
    Start the service.
    The action is the same as starting the service from the Service Manager.
  • freppleservice [options] stop
    Stop the service.
    The action is the same as stopping the service from the Service Manager.
  • freppleservice [options] restart
    Restart the service.
    The action is the same as restarting the service from the Service Manager.

Options for 'install' and 'update' commands only:

  • --username domain\username
    The Username the service is to run under.
  • --password password
    The password for the username.
  • --startup [manual|auto|disabled]
    How the service starts, default = manual

Options for 'start' and 'stop' commands only:

  • --wait seconds
    Wait for the service to actually start or stop.
    If you specify --wait with the 'stop' option, the service and all dependent services will be stopped, each waiting the specified period.