Re: [Wrapper-user] Service configuraiton GUI

[Leif M. <le...@ta...>]

David,
    Yes, please post what you have created.   That sounds like it could 
be a useful addition.

Cheers,
Leif

David Days wrote:
> Hello.
>
>     I've started using Java ServiceWrapper for deployment on my 
> development projects for Windows servers, and I am very impressed.  The 
> setup is straightforward, and I believe that if you understand *NIX-type 
> services, it comes very easy.
>
>     However, I have to send my work to a network administrator who is 
> more comfortable in an MS-only environment.  While not trying to step on 
> his toes, I have to explain very carefully where to place the 
> pre-configured files and wrapper.conf file without sounding pushy.
>
>     I was wondering if anyone has worked on a configuration GUI to 
> handle the wrapper.conf file?  I have created an application for 
> configuring for the smb.conf file while keeping all comments intact, and 
> I thought that there might be an interest in doing the same thing for 
> the wrapper.conf file.
>     (As an aside, I understand that there are plenty of other SAMBA 
> configuration apps out there (Webmin and SWAT are pretty obvious) but 
> they require the installation of another service with all the associated 
> overhead and security concerns.  I wanted to have a simple, 
> straight-forward app that would not require any outside support and run 
> on any client. While rough looking, it pretty much achieved my goals.)
>
>     I have started on the basics, and should have a running example in 
> about a week.  If there is enough interest, I'd be glad to submit it 
> either as an included part of the service wrapper or a separate jar 
> executable. (That way, the user could simply enter "java -jar 
> JSWConfig.jar" and go to work.)
>
>     I'm open to any comments, suggestions, heckling, or 
> name-calling--I've got tough skin, and I'd like to get a good idea if 
> this is worth pursuing for the good of everyone or just something I'll 
> keep in my own toolbox.
>
> David Days
> 3-D Computer Solutions, Inc
> 13973 Lyck Run Lyra
> South Webster, OH  45682
>