Systray App For MB Server as Service

[a3gill 10]

Hello,

 

I like the ease of controlling the server from the systray app, is there any chance that it can run alongside a server that is running as a service?

 

Perhaps a switch in the config file, RunAsService, that would tell the systray app to control a service instance instead of running one as a new process.

 

Thanks.

[Luke 42078]

Yes i think this is a good idea, but it's not a very high priority. We do accept pull requests though.

[a3gill 10]

OK, thanks.

 

Also, and I am not sure if this is exactly related, but It seems that the web app lost the ability to restart the server when I switched to running as service.

 

It would be nice to have that. For example, at work and needing a restart instead of having to remote in and restart the Windows service, it would be nice to trigger that from the web app.

 

Thanks.

[Luke 42078]

Yes, that's disabled, and its' another thing we'd like to be able to do as well. It's not as easy as it seems when running as a service. If some community member can step up and help, it will get done sooner rather than later.

[a3gill 10]

Great! I'd be happy to look into it. Work is pretty all-consuming at the moment, but when time frees up a little I will certainly have a look.

 

Thanks.

[Luke 42078]

Great. When you're ready to look at code let me know and i'll send you details.

[a3gill 10]

Perfect! Much appreciated!

[Starlionblue 82]

I can't code but I'd add my vote to this pair of features. Controlling the service both through SyStray and the dashboard would save me a lot of typing "services.msc". 

 

I've created batch files and shortcuts but since restarting a service requires elevation its all a bit of a PITA.