Creating a Windows Service in VB.NET

Conclusion

Windows services are often overlooked. You should use a Windows service instead of a standard application when you need to monitor or administer something in the background. The only disadvantage of using a service is the installation procedure, but I bet that there are more positive aspects then negative when selecting a Windows service over an application running with Windows Scheduler!

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Jayesh Jain is working as a Business Analyst in Auckland, New Zealand. He has several years of n-Tier development experience in developing interactive client solutions. He has a passion for Web ...

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