mikeysoft 0 Posted February 11, 2011 I've read various posts in forums suggesting this is not possible, but no definitive answer, and all were on older versions of software. Does anyone know if it is possible with newer versions (8.3/8.4)? I don't want to run it via autologin on my server, just as a service. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted February 11, 2011 If you've read other posts on the subject, you'd already know that running ANY DVR package on anything but a DEDICATED PC is strongly discouraged... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeysoft 0 Posted February 11, 2011 That wasn't my question, very unhelpful. So presumptuous in that you assume it will not be a dedicated PC just because it's running Win Server instead of Win client. Aggressive and patronising tone. It's people like you that spoil forums. I asked if Geovision can run as a service on Windows Server 2003. If anyone can answer that I'd be very appreciative. Many Thanks Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted February 12, 2011 Edit: hmmm, nevermind, figure it out for yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrar 0 Posted February 12, 2011 Geovision "officially" supports only XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted February 12, 2011 Server 2003 is XP at its core... no reason it shouldn't run on it. The extra overhead of the server services may be problematic though; it would really be preferable to give the machine a clean install of XP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeysoft 0 Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) What I'd read in previous posts posted in 2007-2009 was that it was not possible to get Geovision running as a *service* on Win Server 2003. But I can't understand why that would be as a) it runs fine on Win Serv 2003 when started manually, b) it runs as a service under Windows XP (as you point out, same underlying OS core as Win 2003). Edited February 13, 2011 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeysoft 0 Posted February 13, 2011 Server 2003 is XP at its core... no reason it shouldn't run on it. The extra overhead of the server services may be problematic though; it would really be preferable to give the machine a clean install of XP. . Please stop suggesting that XP should be used and that I shouldn't be using Win Server 2003 - that is not what this thread is about. If you don't know the answer to the question that I posed at the start of the thread - about getting it to run as a service under Win Server 2003 - please do not reply, you are diverting this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeysoft 0 Posted February 13, 2011 Server 2003 is XP at its core... no reason it shouldn't run on it. The extra overhead of the server services may be problematic though; it would really be preferable to give the machine a clean install of XP. Geovision support Win Server 2008, which blows your (illogical) argument out of the water about "extra overhead of the server services". I am not going to be using the server as a Domain server, just a Geovision box! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted February 13, 2011 Server 2003 is XP at its core... no reason it shouldn't run on it. The extra overhead of the server services may be problematic though; it would really be preferable to give the machine a clean install of XP. . Please stop suggesting that XP should be used and that I shouldn't be using Win Server 2003 - that is not what this thread is about. If you don't know the answer to the question that I posed at the start of the thread - about getting it to run as a service under Win Server 2003 - please do not reply, you are diverting this thread. What he is most importantly saying is that basically 2003 "IS" XP. So if it works on XP then it will work on Server 2003 Server 2003 just has some extra services. I already posted how to enable Geovison as a service in another thread, BUT I cant say whether it will work or not. I get timeout errors but I dont have the card installed to do a real test. I guess due to lack of actual proof that it runs as a service from Geovision or anyone else, right now it is just a fairy tale that it will work - The GeoVision software is not created as a service so I dont see how it really would ever work, at least without errors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeysoft 0 Posted February 13, 2011 Server 2003 is XP at its core... no reason it shouldn't run on it. The extra overhead of the server services may be problematic though; it would really be preferable to give the machine a clean install of XP. . Please stop suggesting that XP should be used and that I shouldn't be using Win Server 2003 - that is not what this thread is about. If you don't know the answer to the question that I posed at the start of the thread - about getting it to run as a service under Win Server 2003 - please do not reply, you are diverting this thread. What he is most importantly saying is that basically 2003 "IS" XP. So if it works on XP then it will work on Server 2003 Server 2003 just has some extra services. I already posted how to enable Geovison as a service in another thread, BUT I cant say whether it will work or not. I get timeout errors but I dont have the card installed to do a real test. I guess due to lack of actual proof that it runs as a service from Geovision or anyone else, right now it is just a fairy tale that it will work - The GeoVision software is not created as a service so I dont see how it really would ever work, at least without errors. Can you point me at your thread that tells you how to do this please? Server 2003 also has (different) fewer services compared to XP too.... I'll give it a go when my card arrives and report back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted February 13, 2011 Agreed the services can differ but essentially it is the same OS, as Server 2003 is built from XP but with server features. Almost identical registry etc. If it runs on XP it should run on Server 2003. At least that is in theory as I have not personally used it, but i wrote software for clients that use it. For trying Geo as a service check this thread viewtopic.php?f=2&t=24270&p=146207#p146207 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted February 13, 2011 If you don't know the answer to the question that I posed at the start of the thread - about getting it to run as a service under Win Server 2003 - please do not reply, you are diverting this thread. I already gave you a suggestion at a workaround in case your service concept doesn't pan out. If you keep being such a miserable sot, nobody will want to help you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeromephone 6 Posted February 14, 2011 Why not install the card and let us know how it works out? Then you can tell us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted February 14, 2011 Who, me? I'm not doing his job for him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
