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The MoniLog Service

The Service operates in the background while your computer is running.

The MoniLog service is installed as a system service during setup. It typically runs on each machine being monitored. However, some machines can also be dedicated to run it for housekeeping functions (for example log consolidation).

The Monilog service program is called "mservice.exe".


The Service Account

NT Services must utilize an NT logon account in order to perform their intended tasks. The MoniLog service is no different. The account initially used by the service is "local system". We recommend retaining this setting.

If for any reason you would like to change the service account, you can do so via the control panel "services" applet (or the "Computer Management" MMC under Windows 2000). However, you need to make sure that the new account has sufficient permissions.


Command Line Switches

The MonitorWare Agent supports a limited set of command line switches. These are primarily used for unattended installations or "engine only" installs. These are:

mservice -h	Help, displays a short usage notice.
mservice -I	Installs the service
mservice -u	Removes (uninstalls) the service
mservice -v	Displays version information as well as whether or not the service is installed.