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Using the WASServiceHelper utility to create Windows services for application servers
You can use wasservicehelper.bat as a front end for WASService.exe to add, update, or remove WebSphere® Application Server services on a Windows operating system.
Before you begin
WASService.exe and wasservicehelper.bat must be in their default directory in order to add, update, or remove WebSphere Application Server
services on a Windows operating
system using the WASServiceHelper utility:
app_server_root\bin
About this task
Using the WASService command to add or remove a WebSphere Application Server service on a Windows operating system can be confusing and error prone. The WASServiceHelper utility greatly reduces the time it takes to add, update, or remove a Windows service for WebSphere Application Server and reduces the opportunity for errors.
Supported management functions of the WASServiceHelper utility include the
ability to:
Note: Hints and warnings display as you go to help you prevent common problems.
The
following procedure is an example of using the WASServiceHelper utility to create a
service using the minimum number of parameters.