Service Type Properties - General
- Last UpdatedJul 05, 2024
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The General tab on the Service Type Properties dialog box enables you to modify the basic characteristics of a service type, including the Virtual Name and Net Mask.

The table below defines all the fields on the Service Type Properties - General dialog box.
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Fields |
Description |
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Service Type |
The type of the service, such as RealTime. |
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Description |
A brief description of the service. |
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Service Type ID |
Refer to Service Types. |
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Virtual Name |
This field contains the Domain Name Service name that is used to attach to a service. |
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Virtual Net Mask |
This field contains the Domain Name Service net mask that is used to attach to a service. |
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Remote Service |
This field lists the remote services configured for this computer. |
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Arbitrated Service |
This field lets the system know if arbitration is possible. |
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Uses RDBMS |
If the service type is one that depends on the Historical database, such as Historical, GasMeasurement, or Archive, select this checkbox. If selected, the system will use a specified Default RDBMS Instance Name. |
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Default RDBMS Instance Name |
This is synonymous with the Microsoft SQL server name. |
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Supports Subordinate Service Instances |
This field lets the system know if subordinate service instances are supported. |