Restarting the Management Server

About this task

SOTI Connect provides you with a utility tool to restart the Management Server if needed. This is typically necessary when a new Device Type Definition (DTD) file is uploaded to SOTI Connect. Restart the Management Server for the changes to take effect.

Note: This action can be performed with active users in the system. Users notice a slight delay in the SOTI Connect user interface.

To restart the Management Server:

Procedure

  1. Navigate to SOTI\Connect\Soti.Iot.Watchdog.
  2. Right-click Soti.Iot.Watchdog.exe and select Run as Administrator.
    The Watchdog window opens.
  3. Select the SOTICONNECTMS service name and select Stop. Wait for Status to change to Stopped.
  4. Select Start.

Results

The service restarts successfully.