The NMS server manager enables the server administrator to check the status of services used for the NMS, and stop and start services as required.
Server: Displays the name of the server.
Services: Selects the service to be managed.
Refresh services: Refreshes the services.
Dependant services: Shows all the services dependant on the service selected.
Dependant on Services: Shows all the services dependant on the service selected.
Properties: Shows the status and health of the services and allows individual services to be started and stopped.
Services
Right click on a service name to reveal a shortcut menu to reveal further options for that service: 'Dependant Services', 'Depended On Services' and to 'Toggle the Startup Type'.
To stop an individual service, uncheck the box next to the service name.
A confirmation dialog is displayed.
Click Yes to stop the service.
Security
Click to reset password, a warning confirmation message is displayed. All logged on users will be affected as the IIS service is reset.
Database
See Server Change.
Version
Information on software versions used for the NMS.
Licence
Paste the licence key text in the window and then click 'Read' to decode and then 'Apply' to install.
Once installed the new license information is moved to the current licence panel and a status message to reboot is displayed.
Start: Click to start services. Not available when service already started.
Stop: Click to stop services. Not available when service already stopped.
Automatic Service Startup: Check this box to have the services automatically start when the server is started.
Start MNS server manager when OS starts: Check to start the service manager when the OS starts.