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A Service is a long-running executable that performs specific functions and which is designed not to require user intervention.

A Service is a long-running executable that performs specific functions and which is designed not to require user intervention.

Services usually provide an interface to Start, Stop, Pause and Restart the executable that is running in the computer's background.

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How to run a script in the background even after I logout SSH?

I have Python script bgservice.py and I want it to run all the time, because it is part of the web service I build. How can I make it run continuously even after I logout SSH?
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Install Windows Service created in Visual Studio

When I create a new Windows Service in Visual Studio 2010, I get the message stating to use InstallUtil and net start to run the service. I have tried the following steps: Create new project File -> New -> Project -> Windows Service Project Name:…
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Android - implementing startForeground for a service?

So I'm not sure where/how to implement this method to make my service run in the foreground. Currently I start my service by the following in another activity: Intent i = new Intent(context, myService.class); context.startService(i); And then in…
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What is the correct way to start a mongod service on linux / OS X?

I've installed mongodb and have been able to run it, work with it, do simple DB read / write type stuff. Now I'm trying to set up my Mac to run mongod as a service. I get "Command not found" in response to: init mongod start In response to: ~:…
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What replaces WCF in .Net Core?

I am used to creating a .Net Framework console application and exposing a Add(int x, int y) function via a WCF service from scratch with Class Library (.Net Framework). I then use the console application to proxy call this function within the…
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Run a Java Application as a Service on Linux

I have written a Java server application that runs on a standard virtual hosted Linux solution. The application runs all the time listening for socket connections and creating new handlers for them. It is a server side implementation to a…
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the MySQL service on local computer started and then stopped

the MySQL service on local computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs. Can anyone resolve this issue? Thanks.
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What's the equivalent of Angular Service in VueJS?

I want to put all my functions that talk to the server and fetch data into a single reusable file in VueJS. Plugins don't seem to be the best alternative. Template less components..?
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Start service in Android

I want to call a service when a certain activity starts. So, here's the Service class: public class UpdaterServiceManager extends Service { private final int UPDATE_INTERVAL = 60 * 1000; private Timer timer = new Timer(); private static…
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Android: keep Service running when app is killed

I want to keep a IntentService running in background even when the app is killed. And by "killed" I mean press home-button for a long time -> see all running apps -> swipe my app aside -> app killed OR press back-button for a long time -> app…
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.aspx vs .ashx MAIN difference

What are the differences between .aspx and .ashx pages? I use ashx now when I need to handle a request that was called from code and returned with a response, but I would like a more technical answer please.
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How can I configure a systemd service to restart periodically?

I have a simple systemd service that needs to be periodically restarted to keep its process from bugging out. Is there a configuration option for systemd services to periodically restart them? All of the Restart* options seem to pertain to…
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Android Starting Service at Boot Time , How to restart service class after device Reboot?

I need to start a service at boot time. I searched a lot. They are talking about Broadcastreceiver. As I am new to android development, I didn't get a clear picture about services on Android. Please provide some source code.
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Start systemd service after specific service?

I have a general question. How does one start a systemd unit *.service after a particular *.service has started successfully? More specific question is, how do I start website.service only after mongodb.service has started? In other words…
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Sending a notification from a service in Android

I have a service running, and would like to send a notification. Too bad, the notification object requires a Context, like an Activity, and not a Service. Do you know any way to by pass that ? I tried to create an Activity for each notification but…
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