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Same Windows Service - Multiple Instances

We have a service we built that collect records from remote MySQL databases and stores them in our SQL database. We normally only have 1 instance of the service per windows server but we have a scenario coming up wherein we will need multiple instances of the service, each with its own config file.

Is it possible to install the same service multiple times, in separate folders, so it has its own config file?

Thanks,
Dean

Justin Owens

Yes, theoretically it is possible to do so. You would need to make sure that each app running as a service is looking at the correct config file, but other than that it would be very straight forward.

Justin

dthansen

ASKER

I can put the different instances in separate folders, this would handle the config file issue. the question is then, how would I install the same service repeatedly but have them recognized by the OS as separate instances?

Justin Owens

You can run the exact same app 100 times as a service as long as each service has a unique setup. The fact that you have each app in its own folder means your service will have a different path. This, in and of itself, should be unique enough to be fine. As an additional step, make sure each service has a unique name (service001, service002, etc). This way you can use console commands on them more easily.

Justin

dthansen

ASKER

How would you install the service with names?

Dean

Justin Owens

Dean,

What process are you using to create your first service?

Justin

dthansen

ASKER

c:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\installutil "c:\program files\DTH Software\DTH Billing\Service_CDRPolling.exe"

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