Windows service control event

The Windows service control event can modify the status of a Windows service on a remote host.

NOTE   See the Schedules tab topic for an introduction to scheduling events.

Event settings

  • Hostname - The hostname of the remote host. This can be either a DNS name or an IP address.
  • Service name - Specify the name of the service. This should be the service name and not the display name.
  • Type - Select the type of operation to perform.

    Continue service
    Pause service
    Start service
    Stop service
    Restart service

  • Inherit credentials - If checked, inherits credentials from the currently selected group or gateway node. If blank, enter event-specific credentials.
  • Domain or Computer/Username/Password - Credential used to authenticate access for this event.

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