HOWTO: Display, Install, Stop, and Start Acceler8DB/DataGate Engine on Windows

The information in this article applies to:

• Acceler8DB, Release 5.0
• DataGate for Windows and Desktop Servers, Release 7.x
• Windows

SUMMARY:

Sometimes it is necessary to have restart the Acceler8DB or DataGate Engine (Server) on Windows.  This article will demonstrate the method of displaying, stopping, and starting the Engine.

MORE INFORMATION:

Note:  Please coordinate with your Network Administrator to accomplish these tasks.  Stopping and Starting Acceler8DB/DataGate Engine on Windows 2000, 2003, or XP Professional require Administrative Privileges.  Please confirm that you have these privileges prior to attempting these steps.

• Windows 2000, 2003 or XP:

  There are two ways in which you can stop and start Acceler8DB/DataGate Engine:

  • Method 1:

  1. Open a DOS Prompt
  2. Enter this command:

  • To Stop the Engine: 

  Net Stop "Acceler8DB Server" or Net Stop "DataGate Server"

  • To Start the Engine:

  Net Start "Acceler8DB Server" or Net Start "DataGate Server"

   

  • Method 2:

  1. Click on START -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools
  2. Double-Click on Services
  3. Look for "Acceler8DB Server" or "DataGate Server" in the list
  4. Select "Acceler8DB Server" or "DataGate Server"

  • To Stop the Engine:

  Click on Stop

  • To Start the Engine:

  Click on Start

How to Uninstall and Install the Acceler8DB or DataGate Server:

• Acceler8DB Server:

1. Determine the directory where ADB Engine 5.x is located - Default location is:

"c:\program files\asna\adb engine 5.0"

2. Go to a DOS Command Prompt and change directory to where the Engine is located and enter the following command:

"adbntsvc.exe -i -a"

• DataGate Server:

1. Determine the directory where DataGate Engine 7.x is located - Default location is:

"c:\program files\asna\DataGate Engine 7.x"

2. Go to a DOS Command Prompt and change directory to where the Engine is located and enter the following command:

"dgServer.exe -i -a"

• Acceler8DB Server:

1. Determine the directory where ADB Engine 5.x is located - Default location is:

"c:\program files\asna\adb engine 5.0"

2. Go to a DOS Command Prompt and change directory to where the Engine is located and enter the following command:

"adbntsvc.exe -u "

• DataGate Server:

1. Determine the directory where DataGate Engine 7.x is located - Default location is:

"c:\program files\asna\DataGate Engine 7.x"

2. Go to a DOS Command Prompt and change directory to where the Engine is located and enter the following command:

"dgServer.exe -u"

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