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Aggregator On Windows

Start by downloading the binary release.We will provide you with a link to a ZIP archiveYou will need to provide a Windows PC with the following System Requirements.

Note

Make sure your Windows PC is in the same network as each machine you want to connect to.

Start by downloading the binary release.We will provide you with a link to a ZIP archive.

  • 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.Run

Running the aggregator as an executable

  • Simply double click on the aggregator.exe file.

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Running the aggregator as a

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

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  • 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 validator such as this one.

  2. Check the aggregator.log files.

Why am I unable to connect to the machine even though I am using the correct URL?

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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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