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You can issue commands to start or stop running the DataSync Agent for ServiceNow from a command line interface on supported Windows and Linux devices.
NOTE: Enhanced integration with various security options provided by our supported OS platforms may result in the user receiving additional prompts for Administrator or SUDO permission.
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Linux
Running your DataSync Agent in the Foreground
Start
Execute the following command to start running your DataSync Agent:
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./runConsole.sh |
Stop
Execute the following keys to stop running your DataSync Agent:
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Ctrl+C |
WARNING: When running the agent interactively in the foreground through runConsole.sh, it is advised to always terminate the Agent as documented below with Ctrl+C. This allows the interactive agent session to exit gracefully. Failure to do so may result in a lingering Java process which must be killed or terminated manually.
Running your DataSync Agent in the Background
Install
Running your DataSync Agent in the background will require you to install your DataSync Agent as a service first.
Execute the following command to initiate an install of the Agent service:
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./installDaemon.sh |
Start
Execute the following command to start running your DataSync Agent:
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./startDaemon.sh |
Stop
Execute the following command to stop running your DataSync Agent:
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./stopDaemon.sh |
Uninstall
Execute the following command to uninstall the Agent service:
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./uninstallDaemon.sh |
Windows
Running your DataSync Agent in the Foreground
StartDouble-click the following file in the bin folder to initiate the running of your DataSync Agent:
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agent.bat |
Stop
Execute the following keys to stop running your DataSync Agent:
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Ctrl+C |
WARNING: When running the agent interactively in the foreground through Agent.bat, it is advised to always terminate the Agent as documented below with Ctrl+C. This allows the interactive agent session to exit gracefully. Failure to do so may result in a lingering Java process which must be killed or terminated manually.
Running your DataSync Agent in the Background
Install
Running your DataSync Agent in the background will require you to install your DataSync Agent as a service first.
Double-click the following file in the bin folder to initiate an install of the Agent service:
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installService.bat |
Start
Double-click the following file in the bin folder to initiate the running of your DataSync Agent:
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startService.bat |
Stop
Double-click the following file in the bin folder to stop the running of your DataSync Agent:
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stopService.bat |
Uninstall
Double-click the following file in the bin folder to uninstall the Agent service:
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uninstallService.bat |