Start the Adapter as a Windows Service

The use of HTTPS protocol is strongly recommended to ensure a secure communication over public networks. Failing to use HTTPS increases the vulnerability to cyberattacks when using an open or badly secured network.

Method 1 – Start the Service Using the HTTP Protocol

  1. Open the Windows Task Manager.
  1. Click the Services tab.
  1. Click Services.
  1. In the Services window, right-click Siemens.Gms.KabonaWDCAdapter and select Start.

Method 2 – Start the Service Using the HTTPS Protocol

  • You created the self-signed certificate. For more details about certificates, in SORIS, see Secure Communication.
  • Using the Microsoft Management Console you obtained the thumbprint needed for starting the adapter service in secure mode using the https protocol.
  1. Open Windows Task Manager.
  1. Click the Services tab.
  1. Click Services.
  1. In the Services window, right-click Siemens.Gms.KabonaWDCAdapter.
  1. Click Properties.
  1. In the Start parameters field, enter: -secure:[thumbprint] (for example,
    -secure:40f0329e31f85466cae9ec1507f7e6318589fd77).
  1. Click Start.