Comtech EF Data VIPERSAT File Streamer v1.2.x - Manual (Page 33)

Chapter 3 - Using VFS 3-5
Starting VFS
Starting VFS
To start VFS, open the WinVfs.exe application from one of the three locations:
• The winvfs shortcut icon on the desktop
• The Winvfs pick from
Start\Programs\VFS\Winvfs menu
• The directory that was specified during the installation process
The initial VFS main window will appear, as shown in figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4 VFS Main Window, Initial
Note: Opening WinVfs automatically starts the Windows service VfsSer-
vice.exe that runs in the background. This service appears under
Windows Services. When all sessions have been created and sched-
uled, the WinVfs client application can be closed; file transfers will be
managed by the VFS Service that continues to run in the background.
Verify VFS Status
Click on the View Log button in the tool bar to display the historical status of
VFS in the Event Log, as shown in figure 3-5, below. Information for the start-
ing of the service, the authorization provided by the VFS Gateway modem, the
modem role and whether switching is enabled is provided. Note that each log
entry is time stamped; the date of the event is used for the .txt file name that
appears in the window header.
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