Question

Have you had experience with running a jar file using a command line, wrapped in a Windows service?

I’m trying to find a way to run a jar file without being logged into the machine, and since it allows command shell, I was wondering if it’s a good idea.

Thanks!

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Original Post:

I’m trying to run Associated Press’s Web Feeds Manager, which is basically a jar file that can be run when logged in by double clicking it.

I’d like to run the same file but without being logged in to the machine. In their manual (http://wfm.ap.org/admin/content/help/Running_Agent_on_a_Remote_Server.htm) they write how to do that, using a commandline parameter.

Basically I’d like the jar to run as a Windows service, regardless of who’s logged in, but Googling it showed it was problematic.

Have you had experience with remotely running jar files? What are the pitfalls?

Thanks!

Answer 1

On a google search, I came across this article –

Running Jar Applications as a Windows Service

It mentions about open source Java Service Wrapper project from Tanukisoftware.org for accomplishing this task.

Note: I’ve not used this personally.