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Secure Perfect Services
Reference Topic:
Log On/Log Off or Shut Down
Windows uses special programs called services. A service is a process that can start automatically when
the system boots and remains running as a background process independently of anyone being logged
in. It runs regardless of whether anyone is logged into Windows or SP. In other words, the computer must
be turned on but no one needs to be logged in. The SQL Server 2000 MUST be running for network
clients to connect and share the SQL database.
Secure Perfect has three services that run on all computers. Refer to your Secure Perfect Installation
Guide for additional information about services. The default Startup Type for services is set to Manual.
You are instructed to set the three services for an Automatic startup during the Secure Perfect installation
process, which means that they start as soon as the computer is started. Once set to Automatic, we
recommend that you do not change these settings.
1. Secure Perfect Diagnostics handles all diagnostics on all computers.
2. Secure Perfect Manager is the main service and handles micro communications and alarms.
3. Secure Perfect System Manager manages communication between computers and licensing.
Changing the state of services without a good working knowledge of the services purpose can cause
the computer to act erratically!
4. Secure Perfect API Service is used when using an API interface. This service is used when an
external system is sending or receiving transactions by way of Application Program Interface to
Secure Perfect. Do not start this service or change the settings unless you are using the API option in
Secure Perfect and have been previously licensed. This service can be started manually at the time
you install an API interface.
Services will automatically shut down when a client closes the Secure Perfect application and meets ALL
of the following criteria:
1. Does not host any micros or DVRs.
2. Does not have any API connections.
3. Is not a Thin Client.
4. Is not a backup client or have any backup clients of its own.
5. Is not a CCTV client.
6. Is not hosting a Guard Tour.
7. Client form Enable Auto Shutdown is selected.
The shutting down of a particular client computer designates that license capacity unused. Now, that
license is available for another computer that can now be designated a Secure Perfect client.