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  • Unpack the contents of the ZIP archive in a directory on the Windows PC (e.g for example: C:\Users\PCaggregator\Aggregator)

  • Create a configuration following the Create a Configuration guide and save it in a file called config.json.

  • Put the config.json in the same directory as the aggregator.exe.

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This enables automatic start of the Aggregator service on system boot without human input.

  • Run install-as-service.bat as Administrator.

  • To remove the service and stop the Aggregator run uninstall-service.bat as Administrator.

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  • Click on Windows Start, type Services and hit enter to open the service configuration panel.

  • Adjust the settings of the 3YOURMIND Aggregator service as desired. You can e.g. , for example, enable automatic restart of the service in case of an error.

Updating the Aggregator

  • Start by stopping/uninstalling the previous version:

    • Executable: Press ctrl+c.

    • Service: Run uninstall-service.bat as Administrator.

  • Unpack the new release into a new directory.

  • Copy config.json and any additional configuration files that you have created into the new directory.

  • Run the new Aggregator like before.

Troubleshooting

Configuration issues

The aggregator will stop immediately if your configuration file contains errors.

  1. Make sure your config.json is valid. You can use a json JSON validator such as this one.

  2. Check the aggregator.log files.

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After starting the Aggregator, a an aggregator.log should have been generated in the same directory. The file is a good starting point for troubleshooting machine connectivity issues. Open it in a text editor to identify potential bottlenecks.

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