Pause Service
Description
This step pauses a running service on a remote Windows machine. The service enters a paused state and stops processing new requests while keeping existing connections active. Use this step in workflows that need to temporarily suspend a service without fully stopping it, such as during load balancing or brief maintenance windows.
Configurations
Input Tab
| No. | Field Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Step Name | Name of the step. This name has to be unique in a single workflow. |
| Connection: | ||
| 2 | Host | Provide the Hostname/Server Name/Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)/IP address of the Windows machine. |
| 3 | Username | Specify the username of the Windows account to authenticate. You may also provide the username in the format <Domain name>\username or <Computer name>\username. If connecting to a remote machine, provide <Domain name>\username. This field is mandatory. |
| 4 | Password | Specify the password of the username. Password is stored in encrypted format in the AutomationEdge workflow file. This field is mandatory. |
| 5 | Service Name | Specify the Windows Service Name to be paused. Only Windows services that have a pause option can be specified. This field is a String. This field is mandatory. Tip: Get the Windows Service Name by right-clicking the service, selecting Properties, and copying the Service name. |