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# Next '''start the admin interface''', it does not need to run all the time, but only when you need it , it normally runs on port 8998 (to vary that there is a '''-port''' parameter that is followed by required port and that port parameter has to be entered every time you start MX if you are not using the default port). More information on admin interface [[MX Administrative Interface|in separate article]]. | # Next '''start the admin interface''', it does not need to run all the time, but only when you need it , it normally runs on port 8998 (to vary that there is a '''-port''' parameter that is followed by required port and that port parameter has to be entered every time you start MX if you are not using the default port). More information on admin interface [[MX Administrative Interface|in separate article]]. | ||
Try '''start /min C:\Cumulus\CumulusMX | Try '''start /min C:\Cumulus\CumulusMX''' to run MX as a minimised package (although in Windows you can change the properties of the shortcut you use to start minimised). | ||
Note that you may sometimes want to use one or more of the optional parameters when starting MX. | |||
| There are two ways to start MX service: | | There are two ways to start MX service: | ||
* Either, use the Services applet:- services.msc (You can pass parameters using this tool, but they are not saved for future use) | * Either, use the Services applet:- services.msc (You can pass parameters using this tool, but they are not saved for future use) | ||
* Or, use the service command line tool:- <code>sc start CumulusMX</code> using Command window or Powershell window or Terminal window (one of these will be offered when you right click the Windows/Start symbol) and type '''exit''' to leave that window. | * Or, use the service command line tool:- <code>sc start CumulusMX</code> using Command window or Powershell window or Terminal window (one of these will be offered when you right click the Windows/Start symbol) and type '''exit''' to leave that window. | ||
Note that you may sometimes want to use one or more of the optional parameters when starting MX. | |||
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| Checking MX is still running | | Checking MX is still running | ||