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Introduction

In Windows Server environments, managing services is a crucial task for system administrators. Services are applications that run in the background, performing critical tasks without user intervention. Proper management ensures system stability, security, and performance. This guide provides detailed instructions on managing services in Windows Server, including both graphical and command-line tools.

Prerequisites

• Access to a Windows Server, versions 2016, 2019, or 2022.
• Administrative privileges on the server.
• Basic knowledge of Windows Server administration.
• PowerShell scripting basics (for advanced management tasks).

How to Manage Services via the Services Console

1. Opening the Services Console

a. Search and Open Server Manager.

b. Click Tools, and click Services.

c. The Services console will open, displaying a list of services.

Starting, Stopping, and Restarting Services

• To start a service, right-click it, and select Start.
• To stop a service, right-click it, and choose Stop.
• To restart a service, right-click it, and select Restart.

Configuring Service Properties

• Right-click a service and select Properties to adjust its settings, such as the startup type.

• Example:

Setting Recovery Options

• In the Properties dialog, go to the
  Recovery

  tab to configure actions if a service fails.

Managing Services Using PowerShell

Basic PowerShell Commands for Service Management

• Get-Service: Lists all services.
• Start-Service: Starts a service.
• Stop-Service: Stops a service.
• Restart-Service: Restarts a service.

Conclusion

Effective management of services in Windows Server is essential for system reliability and performance. By utilizing the Services console and PowerShell, administrators can ensure that services are running as intended and configure them according to organizational requirements.

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