Register the AV Server as a service (Windows only)
The AcctVantage Server application can be run "as a service" on Windows OS only. There are pros and cons to doing this.
Pros
- AcctVantage will automatically start if the hardware is rebooted.
- AcctVantage clients will be able to log in normally after a server restart, even if no user is logged in to the server OS.
Cons
- The AV Server Administration window is no longer visible on the server hardware, which can complicate tech support issues.
- You can see a limited view of this window via the client-side, however there are some functions that are only possible when viewing this window server-side.
- Before running an AV server update, the service needs to stopped and AV unregistered as a service. Then run the installer and redo the below instructions after the update is complete.
Enable AcctVantage to run as a service
To enable the AcctVantage server app to run as a service, follow these instructions from 4D: https://developer.4d.com/docs/server/service
CLICK HERE to find out how you can see a limited view of the AV Server Administration window from the client-side while the AV Server runs as a service.