Overview

Several activities are involved in the configuration and use of AcuServer® file server software:

• Creating and maintaining the server access file
• Installing and removing acuserve as a service on Windows systems
• Starting and stopping the acuserve daemon or service
• Changing the attributes of a running process
• Generating AcuServer system status reports
• Closing files and connections in response to machine failures and special circumstances
• Verifying AcuServer version information

With the exception of generating status reports and verifying version information, these activities can be performed only by someone who has privileged access to the system. On UNIX and Linux systems, you must have root or superuser privileges. On Windows systems, you must have administrator privileges. On some Windows systems, if you do not log in as the administrator you will need to use elevated privileges.

How these functions are executed varies depending on the host operating system and your personal preferences. On all systems, all functions can be performed using AcuServer's command-line interface utility. Alternatively, on Windows systems, most functions can also be performed using the AcuServer Control Panel (ACP) utility.