dscip.info: Updated 0.9.7

1 files changed, 68 insertions, 46 deletions

diff --git a/dscip.info b/dscip.info
index 55bccb9..b0b5555 100644
--- a/dscip.info
+++ b/dscip.info
@@ -236,6 +236,7 @@ dedicated section.
 
 * MSYS2 (Recommended)::
 * Only Bash::
+* Task Scheduler::
 
 
 File: dscip.info,  Node: MSYS2 (Recommended),  Next: Only Bash,  Up: Windows
@@ -247,24 +248,12 @@ File: dscip.info,  Node: MSYS2 (Recommended),  Next: Only Bash,  Up: Windows
      recommend using Scoop (https://scoop.sh).
   2. Once MSYS2 is installed, run setup.sh ('setup.sh -h' for more
      info.).
-  3. Next, we'll need to set it up as a service since Windows doesn't
-     really have cronjobs.  I recommend using NSSM (https://nssm.cc) to
-     create a service for Windows.
-  4. Edit config.sh and set 'DSCIP_DAEMON' to true, and set
-     'DSCIP_DAEMON_FORK' to false.
-  5. Next, create a batch/powershell script to launch MSYS2 to run the
-     dscip script.  Here's an example batch script:
-          set MSYSTEM=MINGW64
-          "C:\Users\builder.DESKTOP-U8KQJI1\scoop\apps\msys2\current\usr\bin\bash" -l -c "path/to/dscip"
-  6. Next, run 'nssm install <name of service>' and set follow it's
-     instructions.  You can also use sc.exe
-     (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/sc-create)
-     if you'd rather not use NSSM.
-  7. Then you just open services.msc and run it, or use 'nssm start
-     name-of-service', if you went with NSSM.
+  3. Now we'll need a way to run it regularly.  I recommend using the
+     Task Scheduler that comes with Windows.  Here's a step-by-step
+     guide: *Note Task Scheduler::
 
 
-File: dscip.info,  Node: Only Bash,  Prev: MSYS2 (Recommended),  Up: Windows
+File: dscip.info,  Node: Only Bash,  Next: Task Scheduler,  Prev: MSYS2 (Recommended),  Up: Windows
 
 1.3.2 Bash
 ----------
@@ -276,18 +265,49 @@ assuming that path.
   2. Once Git is installed, you should be able to run 'bash' from the
      command prompt or powershell.  Once in Bash, run setup.sh
      ('setup.sh -h' for more info.)  and install dscip.
-  3. Once installed, you'll need to set up a service for it.  I
-     recommend using NSSM (https://nssm.cc) for an easier time.
-  4. Open config.sh and change 'DSCIP_DAEMON' to true, and set
-     'DSCIP_DAEMON_FORK' to false.
-  5. Create a Batch or Powershell script, here's an example batch
-     script:
-          			bash "C:\path\to\dscip"
-  6. Once the script is done being made, you can use NSSM to create the
-     service, or sc.exe
-     (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/sc-create).
-  7. Now just open services.msc or 'nssm start <name-of-service>' to
-     start it.
+  3. Now we'll need a way to run it regularly.  I recommend using Task
+     Scheduler that comes with Windows.  Here's a step-by-step guide:
+     *Note Task Scheduler::
+
+
+File: dscip.info,  Node: Task Scheduler,  Prev: Only Bash,  Up: Windows
+
+1.3.3 Using Task Scheduler
+--------------------------
+
+Once you have DSCIP installed, you'll need to have it run on a regular
+basis.  For this, Windows has the Task Scheduler.  Using it is very
+simple, and i'll go over a basic set up with it.  Also, you should
+always use an unpriviledged user.
+  1. Create a batch/powershell script that runs bash on the DSCIP
+     script.  This script should be located somewhere that the
+     unpriviledged user can run it.
+     Here is an a batch example:
+          set MSYSTEM=MINGW64 :: If you're using MSYS2
+          C:\Users\Build\scoop\apps\msys2\current\usr\bin\bash -l -c "/home/Build/project/dscip"
+  2. Log in as an Administrator user and open Task Scheduler by press
+     Win+R, and typing taskschd.msc into the Run Dialog.
+  3. Right click on 'Task Scheduler Library' and click 'Create Task'
+  4. Under Security Options, change the User to an unpriviledged user,
+     and set to 'Run whether user is logged on or not.'
+  5. Go to 'Triggers' and click the 'New...'  button.  A new window will
+     pop up with options to schedule when the task will execute.  First
+     thing you should do is click the 'Begin the Task' drop-down menu
+     and select 'At startup', this will ensure that the task will run
+     with every reboot.  As for schedule settings, I recommend going
+     down to advanced and checking the box 'Repeat task every:' and
+     putting in '1 minute' into the box, and then selecting
+     'Indenfinitely' in the 'for a duration of' box.  Now click the 'OK'
+     button to save your settings.
+  6. Go to the 'Actions' tab and click the 'New...'  button at the
+     bottom.  In the 'New Action' dialog that will pop up, select the
+     Batch/Powershell script you made earlier.  There's no need to
+     select a 'Start In' location, as the script by default tries to
+     change directory into the directory where the script is stored at.
+  7. From here, you can configure any options you want, but if you have
+     no further configuration needs, click the 'Ok' button to close out
+     of the 'Create Task' window.  Now just reboot the machine.
+And that should be it, it will now run DSCIP every minute.
 
 
 File: dscip.info,  Node: Packaging,  Next: Using Templates,  Prev: Windows,  Up: Installing
@@ -889,6 +909,7 @@ Index
 * Using: Scripts:                        Scripts.              (line  6)
 * Windows: Installing on MSYS2:          MSYS2 (Recommended).  (line  6)
 * Windows: Installing with only Bash:    Only Bash.            (line  6)
+* Windows: Using Task Scheduler:         Task Scheduler.       (line  6)
 
 
 
@@ -900,24 +921,25 @@ Node: Unix8481
 Node: As a Package8864
 Node: Manually9325
 Node: Windows9712
-Node: MSYS2 (Recommended)9953
-Node: Only Bash11175
-Node: Packaging12287
-Node: Using Templates13666
-Node: Using14265
-Node: Scripts14475
-Node: config_dot_sh14780
-Node: setup_dot_sh16776
-Node: update_dot_sh17534
-Node: pre_dot_sh17795
-Node: build_dot_sh18884
-Node: failed_dot_sh19434
-Node: post_dot_sh20138
-Node: Basic Variables21163
-Node: Advanced Variables23743
-Node: Quirks25181
-Node: Manual's License25376
-Node: Index32548
+Node: MSYS2 (Recommended)9972
+Node: Only Bash10478
+Node: Task Scheduler11161
+Node: Packaging13407
+Node: Using Templates14786
+Node: Using15385
+Node: Scripts15595
+Node: config_dot_sh15900
+Node: setup_dot_sh17896
+Node: update_dot_sh18654
+Node: pre_dot_sh18915
+Node: build_dot_sh20004
+Node: failed_dot_sh20554
+Node: post_dot_sh21258
+Node: Basic Variables22283
+Node: Advanced Variables24863
+Node: Quirks26301
+Node: Manual's License26496
+Node: Index33668
 
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