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Visual Server
Overview
The Visual Server is the Windows desktop app used to set up the basic configuration required to start and host a Kimura server. It can also be used to configure and start hosting a File server.
After KimuraSCM is installed, start Visual Server by running the kvs executable from a terminal or by selecting Kimura Visual Server from the Windows Start menu. The installer also creates shortcuts for the application.
You can run it in two main ways: host a Kimura server (with an optional default file server) or run a standalone file server that connects to an existing Kimura server.
When you use it
Use Visual Server when you are operating Kimura SCM infrastructure from a desktop UI, including first-time setup and service restarts.
What you can do here
- Start and stop a Kimura server host session
- Run a standalone file server that connects to another Kimura server
- Open administration tools while the server is running
Main window workflow
The main window separates hosting capabilities into two tabs: one tab for configuring a Kimura server host, and one tab for File server hosting.
Typical flow:
- Choose hosting mode (Kimura server host or standalone file server).
- Configure required connection and binding values.
- Start services and confirm status.
- Open administration tools for operational tasks.
- Stop or reconfigure when needed.