Windows Service Management
Windows Service Management refers to the administration and control of Windows Services, which are long-running executable applications that run in the background on Windows operating systems without user interaction. It involves tasks such as starting, stopping, configuring, and monitoring these services using tools like the Services console (services.msc), PowerShell cmdlets, or the Service Control Manager (SCM) API. This skill is essential for system administrators and developers working with Windows-based applications that require background processes.
Developers should learn Windows Service Management when building or maintaining applications that need to run continuously as background processes on Windows servers or workstations, such as web servers, database services, or custom daemons. It is crucial for ensuring application reliability, automating service deployments, and troubleshooting service-related issues in production environments, particularly in enterprise settings where Windows dominates server infrastructure.