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Inventory Manager Server Module

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Overview

The DataCollection Server module is used to create a web service for mobile devices running the DataCollection mobile app. The service allows the application to access information in the SQL database, and it is required for using the mobile app successfully. This service can be configured locally (within the application) or installed as a Windows service. For information on creating a web page using IIS, see our documentation found here.


Creating a Service Within the Application

After opening the module, to start the service from within the DataCollection application, click on the green Start button. ZzkcDhPONmzS02G1nezWmmIG8kTGDRbF.png?access_token=snx3tm-oevrcquebi-8434deb857d7a477e1385ec458091bfafea4dfa6

After starting the service, the Stop button and the hyperlink in the Server Settings field will become active.S6jlVLNtxoxifBVFrbiLNPe3rlV8R2Oi.png?access_token=snx3tj-jdzrjdzymf-4ef3c2b9cf4939e79348959a50033393e5d248dd

Click the hyperlink to verify that a service has been successfully created. A service page that can be reached from the mobile device will have a blue banner across the top of the web page.HicWdNkGJEaQOvuwTGhjVgR9Vf00HcTJ.png?access_token=snx3tg-tlzqkiqott-203d0fd502f76b58b4ade8f0eb8caa4961257870


A service started in this manner will only be active while the DataCollection Server tab is open. Closing this tab or closing the application will stop the service, as will clicking the Stop button.


Installing as a Windows Service

The DataCollection service can also be installed as a Windows service. To initiate this process, click on the Install As Service button.YahKydTZnxLkKrpclh3kQ8RKxtQYAuqA.png?access_token=snx3tn-qxxgiolgai-06ee754e1b7a1467c8a0b8f7181f5bec5bd5097c

In the Introduction Tab of the Install Service Wizard, click Next and enter the credentials that will be used to install the service.BfdEPIQe1tCFZJnrGjxgUkMxzF3d7mCq.png?access_token=snx3tq-ygiypbdagx-77987aaf9bfd5020f87fc8508a9f44dfee05acab

In the Automation tab, select the desired Service Startup Type and click Next.ZEeudmBr0VqOUtCV7AwyY8YXQvIJPRf0.png?access_token=snx3tk-jmiewnikid-e0de83f484ebf64f4a3ed451a8ff17c46a342223

After clicking on the Next button in the Automation tab, the service will install and a confirmation box will appear.0bgseAVEjXohNvYSOL69ybcpGtNHLPdq.png?access_token=snx3th-qhiiznwknv-ea00653fe4e12c7517cdf3838ab9d2dbebe2675c

Click Finish to close the Install Service Wizard. After the service has been installed as a Windows service, it can be reconfigured or uninstalled using the Reconfigure Service or Uninstall Service buttons, respectively.JekblRodwQoXRtNThwXte7FhkK2UDApc.png?access_token=snx3tk-pvtbjgksoq-752e824864392ba33f0480fd9792707eff2ca93a


Certificates

To use an SSL certificate for the service, select an available certificate from the dropdown list. c1ADzqt0KZXV71tV4DyybGV803Y4b3sG.png?access_token=snx3tp-hrbqbcnyhr-92fa2c0c6746171633297c1bb413f686fc33f6cf

After to use the certificate, the setting Enable SSL must be set to True.tfM3Q7MaGYDt0s1d36vE8f9xkKcOGNI6.png?access_token=snx3tn-stbfxmjaho-84d649096683b294a8c8d71d7705f3fd3c8fbcdd

Also in settings, the Chosen Certificate must be set to the same certificate selected from the DataCollection Server tab.p1KJIJF9IBockBjKFb2LPbg41kNd93mG.png?access_token=snx3tk-nlcfboczjq-ce4921c23758fb6160a141e1eed46a9245e4c132


Server Log

The Server Log displays changes made to the service. Each time the service is started or stopped, either by using the Start/Stop buttons, or by installing and uninstalling as a Windows service, an entry is logged in the grid.QaeYVAJKxeYevddislFlWi4QgkeXWAp2.png?access_token=snx3tm-ktbygwlbii-b5dbca19c2aa17e490743bd0534948b257dd99cc


Security

DataCollection Server - Grants access to the DataCollection Server module.


Settings

Chosen Certificate - The chosen SSL certificate for secure connections. This settings has no default value.

Enable SSL - Turn on SSL and Certificates. Defaults to False.

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