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.
When running the agent interactively, through the agent.sh or agent.bat convenience scripts or runConsole.sh or runConsole.bat commands, it is advised to always terminate the Agent as documented below with Ctrl+C. This allows the interactive agent session to exit gracefully.
Linux
Running your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent in the Foreground
Start
Execute the following command to start running your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent:
./runConsole.sh
Stop
Execute the following keys to stop running your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent:
Ctrl+C
Running your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent in the Background
Start
Execute the following command to start running your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent:
bin/startDaemon.sh start
Stop
Execute the following command to stop running your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent:
bin/stopDaemon.sh start
Windows
Running your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent in the Foreground
Start
Double-click the following file to initiate the running of your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent:
Agent.bat
Stop
Execute the following keys to stop running your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent:
Ctrl+C
Running your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent in the Background
Start
Double-click the following file to initiate the running of your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent:
startService.bat
Stop
Double-click the following file to stop the running of your DataSync for ServiceNow Agent:
stopService.bat