I don't consider that an issue at all. Almost all services are reliant on another service of some kind - most just don't know about it. If it is an issue, then set-up the correct service dependencies.
However is this kind of scenario, I would use a domain login that is allowed special access to the required SQL server databases/server, and then that service can run as the required user. It is preferred that a service like this run as a known user rather than SYSTEM. IIS/Web pages and ASP connecting via ADO to SQL server is a classic case of two services being dependant on each other - even across machines. You need to make sure any unhandled exceptions are reported in the event log on the servers. This gives you a handle on any issues that may arise. Also the event log can be viewed remotely if required. Myles. -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Bertram [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 4 July 2003 08:25 To: Multiple recipients of list offtopic Subject: [DUG-OFFTOPIC]: Use of services Hi All We are about to convert a couple of applications into services so they can run on unattended servers without requiring a valid logon. However one of our developers has expressed concern as the applications are reliant on SQL Server and he regards any application that is not self reliant as a poor candidate for a service. I would appreciate comments on limitations or experiences with services which are reliant on database services. TIA Stephen Disclaimer : This communication contains information that is confidential and the copyright of enSynergy Limited or a third party. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication please delete and destroy all copies and telephone enSynergy Limited on +64 9 9205441 immediately. If you are the intended recipient of this communication you should not copy, disclose or distribute this communication without the authority of enSynergy Limited. Any views expressed in this Communication are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of enSynergy Limited. Except as required by law, enSynergy Limited does not represent, warrant and/or guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained nor that the communication is free of errors, virus, interception or interference. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Offtopic List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz To UnSub, send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body of "unsubscribe offtopic" Web Archive at: http://www.mail-archive.com/offtopic%40delphi.org.nz/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Offtopic List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz To UnSub, send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body of "unsubscribe offtopic" Web Archive at: http://www.mail-archive.com/offtopic%40delphi.org.nz/
