Starting the Server as an Application

When executed as an application, the mvBase Server shuts down when the Windows console user logs off. The Windows console user must be aware of potential impact to client connections when running the mvBase Server as an application.

Executing the Server as an application is the required method to start the mvBase Server immediately after installing mvBase, and whenever a fileload is to be performed.

NOTE	Running the mvBase Server as a service is preferable to running it as an application.

CAUTION

When running the Server as an application and the console user logs off the host operating system, the mvBase Server application shuts down and disconnects all other users.

When the mvBase Server is started as an application, the Autoboot option determines how the mvBase Server is booted. The Server launches either with no interaction from the user (check box selected) or interactively (check box cleared).

To further automate the starting of the mvBase Server application, select the Autoboot option and drag-and-drop the mvBase Server icon into the Startup Group.

Once the mvBase Server has been started at least once with a fileload, perform these steps for normal Server startup when you wish to execute the Server as an application:

Server configuration must be complete prior to startup. At a minimum, this includes authorization, defining virtual memory storage file(s), and defining processes and lines. Also, the Server must be started prior to starting the mvBase Workstation.

Perform these steps to start the Server as an application:

If you have started the Server as an application before, you have the option of starting the Server again without using the Administration Utility. Select Start > Programs > Rocket Software > mvBase > Server. Proceed at the logon prompt as required.
To start the Server via the Server tab, launch or switch to the Administration Utility.
Select the Server tab. Ensure that the Server is not already running. (Status should display as either Stopped or Uninstalled.)

Ensure that these components of the mvBase Server are fully configured within acceptable parameters:

Authorization
Virtual memory storage files
Processes and lines

Ensure that the Workstation has not been started (view the Workstation tab). Stop the Workstation if it has been started, as Workstation startup and connection should follow Server startup.
Select Server Application in the Run As field.
Determine and select the appropriate configuration for the Autoboot option. When the Autoboot option is selected (on):

If included in the Windows Start directory, the Server performs a coldstart every time Windows (re)starts, then accepts client connections.
An mvTerm client does not start automatically.

If the Autoboot option is cleared (not selected):
- The Server does not (re)start automatically when Windows (re)starts.
- The mvBase system administrator must be present for manual Server startup.
- An mvTerm client session starts automatically.
Select Start. The System Configuration dialog box displays if the Autoboot option was not selected. Redefine any default settings if necessary.
Select OK. The Server Application status displays as Started.

Upon starting the mvBase Server as an application, mvBase automatically starts an mvTerm client which becomes the foreground task. mvTerm displays the progress of the coldstart. Once complete, the system returns to the LOGON banner.
Proceed at the Logon Please: prompt as required.
Minimize the Administration Utility if preferred.