Each CygNet service has a service configuration file (.cfg) used for setting service information, associated services, security information, and logging information. Each file contains a set of service-specific keywords.
Service-specific keywords and their options are described in Service Configuration Keywords.
A service configuration file (.cfg) can be edited using any text editor. The order of the contents is not important. Generally the keywords are grouped by type for convenience. Some keywords are required; others are optional.
Not all keywords require a parameter. Inclusion of the keyword enables the option. If a keyword does require a parameter, the keyword and parameter must be separated by at least one space.
Comment lines in the file are preceded with a pound (#) sign. If a keyword is preceded with a pound (#) sign, it is inactive or disabled. To enable a keyword, remove the # sign at the beginning of the line.
If you make a change to a configuration file, you must stop and restart the service for the change to become effective. The service reads the file only at startup.
The Config File Manager is a CygNet tool used to keep your service configuration files up-to-date.
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Service Configuration File Keywords
Service Configuration Utilities